Michigan Civil War Regiments

Michigan Civil War Regiments

By Laura VanGemert

First Michigan Volunteer Sharpshooters​

The First Michigan Sharpshooters Volunteer Regiment fought during the Civil War. The regiment was recruited from all over the state, but recruits had to pass a test of marksmanship to join. Company K of the regiment was made up of Native American volunteers.​

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First Michigan Volunteer Sharpshooters

​Charles Victor DeLand, a Jackson, Michigan, journalist and politician on 10/15/1861 was commissioned as a captain into "C" Co. MI 9th Infantry. He Resigned on 11/15/1862. On 7/7/1863 he was commissioned into Field & Staff MI 1st SharpShooters as Colonel and charged with mustering the First Michigan Sharpshooters. He fought in many of the great battles in the Western Campaigns, wounded in action three times and taken prisoner twice! A monument erected at the Michigan State Capital in Lansing, MI honoring the First Michigan Sharpshooters bears his name with other faithful soldiers under his command.

He was discharged for wounds on 2/4/1865

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What was special about Company K of the Michigan Sharpshooters?

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Who led the First Michigan Sharpshooters?

​First Michigan Volunteer Sharpshooters

Of note, Company K was composed primarily of Native Americans of the United States, especially members of the Ojibwa, Odawa, and Potawatomi nations. In their first action at Although some members were armed with repeaters and breech-loaders, and despite Colonel Deland's attempts to requisition 700 Henrys for the regiment, the majority remained armed with Springfield Model 1861 rifled muskets.^[3] The unit distinguished itself in its skirmishing ability, infiltration ability, and marksmanship.

The regiment was highly trained in its combat skills, and the First Nations men in Company K were recognized as the most accomplished​

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How did the unit distringuish itself?

​2nd Cavalry Regiment Michigan

My 4x great grandfather served in ​Company K. The 2nd Regiment, Michigan Cavalry was organized at Detroit, Michigan and mustered in October 2, 1861. The regiment was mustered out August 17, 1865. It's commanders were Col. Gordan Granger and Col. Philip H. Sheridan. The calvalry basically came in to help the army when they ran into difficulty. They were the "eyes and ears" of the army.

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Who led the 2nd Michigan Cavalry?

2nd Cavalry Regiment Michigan

They were actively engaged in scouting among the mountains near Chattanooga and northern Georgia.

On the 18th., 19th. and 20th., they were in the great Battle of Chickamauga, charging the rear of Bragg's army at Fayetteville, capturing 18 men and important information, then ascending the mountains, reported to Rosecrans, then moved to the rear of the battlefield at Crawfish Springs, where they assisted in holding a critical point.​

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Name some important engagements or battles this regiment was involved in.

22nd Michigan Infantry

​Former Governor of Michigan Moses Wisner worked to raise the 22nd Michigan Infantry and was commissioned as its colonel. The new regiment was mustered into Federal service at Pontiac, Michigan, on August 29, 1862. Among its ranks was Henry W. Howgate, who after the war became a controversial figure as the Chief Disbursing Officer for the United States Army Signal Corps in charge of Arctic explorations.^[1] Another notable member was John Clem, also known as the Drummer Boy of Chickamauga and Johnny Shiloh, the youngest non-commissioned officer ever to serve in the U.S. Military and the last Civil War veteran still on active duty at the time of his retirement.

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Who are some distinguished members of this regiment?

22nd Michigan Infantry​

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Active	August 29, 1862, to June 26, 1865
Country	United States
Allegiance	Union
Branch	Infantry
Engagements	Defense of Cincinnati

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