7th Regiment, Michigan Infantry

United States     U.S. Military      Michigan      Michigan Military      Michigan in the Civil War      7th Regiment, Michigan Infantry

Brief History
The 7th Regiment, Michigan Infantry was organized at: Monroe, Michigan and mustered in August 22, 1861. The regiment mustered out July 5, 1865 and returned to Jackson, Michigan.

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. Claire and Lapeer Counties - see Roster Company B - Many men from Ingham and Jackson Counties - see Roster Company C - Many men from Hillsdale County - see Roster Company D - Many men from Monroe County - see Roster Company E - Many men from Tuscola County - see Roster Company F - Many men from Manistee and Oakland Counties - see Roster Company G - Many men from Lapeer County - see Roster Company H - Many men from Oakland County - see Roster Company I - Many men from Kalamazoo County - see Roster Company K - Many men from St. Joseph County - see Roster Unassigned Company - Many men from Wayne County - see Roster

See Rosters, as there were men from many different Counties in these Companies

Source Material

 * Townshend, David G. "The Seventh Michigan Volunteer Infantry: The Gallant Men and Flag in the Civil War, 1861 to 1865" ( Fort Lauderdale, FL: Southeast Publications, 1993). .  Other Libraries.
 * Conner, Albert Z. Jr. The 7th Michigan Infantry Regiment, "Forlorn Hope" website. gives history of battles with some illustrations.
 * Michigan, and George H. Turner. "Record of Service of Michigan Volunteers in the Civil War, 1861-1865 [Seventh Infantry]" (Lansing, Mich: Michigan Adjutant-General's Dept, 1905).