140th PA
140th Pennsylvania Infantry
Mustered: 1861 | Disbanded: 1865 | Part of the Confederate Army
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Notable Engagements
| Notable Engagement | Date | Location | Casualties (Estimated) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Battle of Gettysburg | 1863-07-01 | Unknown | Unknown |
Company Recruitment Roster
Company Recruitment Localities & County Muster Crosswalk
Verified county origins, courthouse record health, and alternate genealogical holding repositories.
| Company | Recruitment Locality | Primary County Archive Hub | Courthouse Record Health | Alternate Repositories |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Co. A | Burgettstown and Cross Creek Township | Washington County, PA | none | Washington County Historical Society Citizens Library Genealogy Dept PHMC Microfilm Reel #488 |
| Co. B | Mercer and Greenville | Mercer County, PA | none | Mercer County Historical Society PHMC Microfilm Reel #512 |
| Co. C | Waynesburg and Franklin Township | Greene County, PA | none | Cornerstone Genealogical Society, Waynesburg PHMC Microfilm Reel #320 |
| Co. D | Beaver Falls and Rochester | Beaver County, PA | none | Beaver County Resource Center PHMC Microfilm Reel #294 |
| Co. E | Monongahela and Carroll Township | Washington County, PA | none | Washington County Historical Society PHMC Microfilm Reel #488 |
Historical Overview
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“Mustered in 1862, the 140th Pennsylvania Infantry served prominently in the Army of the Potomac, fighting from Chancellorsville to Appomattox. Renowned for its heroic stand in Gettysburg’s Wheatfield, this battle-tested regiment suffered among the highest casualty percentages of any Union unit during the war.”
NARA Primary Microcopy: NARA Index
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