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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 1,763 men on its roster for this unit. [http://www.nps.gov/civilwar/search-soldiers.htm?submitted=1&SDunitCode=UIA0008RC Roster]. This Unit is listed as 'UIA0008RC'.<br>
The [http://www.nps.gov/civilwar/soldiers-and-sailors-database.htm Civil War Soldiers and Sailors database] lists 1,763 men on its roster for this unit. [http://www.nps.gov/civilwar/search-soldiers.htm?submitted=1&SDunitCode=UIA0008RC Roster]. This Unit is listed as 'UIA0008RC'.<br>  


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.  
Company F - Many men from [[Appanoose_County,_Iowa|Appanoose County]].&nbsp; [http://archive.org/stream/pastpresentofapp01tayl#page/206/mode/2up Roster]
Company G
Company H - Many men from [[Appanoose_County,_Iowa|Appanoose County]].&nbsp; [http://archive.org/stream/pastpresentofapp01tayl#page/208/mode/2up Roster].


=== Other Sources  ===
=== Other Sources  ===
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