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=== Companies in this Regiment with the Counties of Origin === | === Companies in this Regiment with the Counties of Origin === | ||
The [http://www.nps.gov/civilwar/soldiers-and-sailors-database.htm Civil War Soldiers and Sailors database] lists 2,962 men on its roster for this unit. [http://www.nps.gov/civilwar/search-soldiers.htm?submitted=1&SDunitCode=UIA0002RC Roster]. | |||
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. | 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. | ||
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Company M - Jackson County with Scott County | Company M - Jackson County with Scott County | ||
<br><br>Information about the companies and their counties from [http://www.idreamof.com/military/ia.html Iowa Military Records] Rosters are also listed. | <br><br>Information about the companies and their counties from [http://www.idreamof.com/military/ia.html Iowa Military Records] Rosters are also listed. | ||
=== Other Sources === | === Other Sources === | ||