11th Regiment, Michigan Infantry (1st organization)

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Brief History
The 11th Regiment, Michigan Infantry was organized at White Pigeon, Michigan. It mustered in September 24, 1861. The regiment mustered out September 30, 1864. Recruits were formed into a detachment and transferred to the 11th Regiment reorganized.

For a history of this regiment see Michigan in the Civil War Websitewhich gives a brief history, places served, battles fought, commanders and company rosters

Companies in this Regiment with the Counties of Origin
Men often enlisted in a company recruited in the counties where they lived though not always. After many battles, companies might be combined because so many men were killed or wounded. However if you are unsure which company your ancestor was in, try the company recruited in his county first.

Company A - Many men from St. Joseph and Jackson Counties - see Roster Company B - Many men from Branch County - see Roster Company C - Many men from St Joseph County - see Roster Company D - Many men from St. Joseph and Branch Counties - see Roster Company E - Many men from St. Joseph County - see Roster Company F - Many men from Lenawee County - see Roster Company G - Many men from Lenawee and St. Joseph Counties - see Roster Company H - Many men from Branch County - see Roster Company I - Many men from Monroe County - see Roster Company K - Many men from Lenawee County - see Roster Unassigned Company - Many men from St. Joseph and Jackson Counties - see Roster See Rosters, as there were men from many different Counties in these Companies

Source Material

 * Thornton, Leland W. "When Gallantry Was Commonplace: The History of the Michigan Eleventh Volunteer Infantry, 1861-1864" (New York: P. Lang, 1991) .  Other Libraries.
 * Michigan, and George H. Turner. Record of Service of Michigan Volunteers in the Civil War, 1861-1865 [Eleventh Infantry]. Lansing, Mich: Michigan Adjutant-General's Dept, 1905.