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Allegheny County Pennsylvania Soldiers in the Civil War




Allegheny County PA Civil War Rosters


For additional regiments and more detailed information about the following regiments including wounded, killed in action, promotions, regimental history and battles fought, see Bates' History of the Pennsylvania Volunteers


3rd Regiment


5th Regiment


7th Regiment


10th Regiment


12th Regiment


14th Regiment


64th Regiment, 4th Cavalry


76th Regiment
  • Company K
    Beaver, Allegheny and Schuylkill Counties



117th Regiment, 13th Cavalry


5th West Virginia Cavalry

    Although a West Virginia Cavalry, the following regiments consisted of Pennsylvania men.
  • Company A
    Allegheny County, Pennsylvania
  • Company D
    Allegheny County, Pennsylvania
  • Company F
    Allegheny County, Pennsylvania
  • Company G
    Allegheny County, Pennsylvania





Allegheny County PA Civil War Conscientious Objectors


Pennsylvania men who refused military service during the American Civil War for reasons of conscience--primarily religious convictions.




Allegheny County PA Civil War Medal of Honor Recipients


The Medal of Honor is awarded to a person in the Armed Services who has distinguished himself conspicuously by gallantry at the risk of his life above and beyond the call of duty. The deed performed must have been one of personal bravery or self-sacrifice so conspicuous as to clearly distinguish the individual above his comrades and must have involved risk of life.




Allegheny County PA Civil War Soldier Biographies


Many biographies have genealogy info going back many generations and often include the country of origin of the original family immigrant. In addition to battles fought, injuries and POW info, if any, biographies of Pennsylvania Civil War soldiers and officers has genealogy data such as birthplace and birth date, parents, spouse, children, residence and occupation before and after the War.





Allegheny County PA Civil War Veterans' Census


This database is an index to individuals enumerated in the 1890 special census of Civil War Union veterans and widows of veterans and includes names of surviving soldiers, sailors, and marines, and widows; rank; name of regiment or vessel; date of enlistment; date of discharge, length of service; post office address; disability incurred; and remarks. If your county or township is not listed, try the complete Ancestry.com Special Veterans Census



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