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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. | ||
Field Officers and Staff - See [http://www.pa-roots.com/pacw/infantry/142nd/142ndofficers.html Roster] | |||
Company A - Many men were recruited in Mercer County - See [http://www.pa-roots.com/pacw/infantry/142nd/142ndcoa.html Roster] | |||
Company B - Many men were recruited in Westmoreland County - See [http://www.pa-roots.com/pacw/infantry/142nd/142ndcob.html Roster] | |||
Company C - Many men were recruited in Somerset County - See [http://www.pa-roots.com/pacw/infantry/142nd/142ndcoc.html Roster] | |||
Company D - Many men were recruited in Somerset County - See[http://www.pa-roots.com/pacw/infantry/142nd/142ndcod.html Roster] | |||
Company E - Many men were recruited in Union County - See [http://www.pa-roots.com/pacw/infantry/142nd/142ndcoe.html Roster] | |||
Company F - Many men were recruited in Somerset County - See [http://www.pa-roots.com/pacw/infantry/142nd/142ndcof.html Roster] | |||
Company G - Many men were recruited in Monroe County - See [http://www.pa-roots.com/pacw/infantry/142nd/142ndcog.html Roster] | |||
Company H - Many men were recruited in Fayette County - See [http://www.pa-roots.com/pacw/infantry/142nd/142ndcoh.html Roster] | |||
Company I - Many men were recruited in Venango County - See [http://www.pa-roots.com/pacw/infantry/142nd/142ndcoi.html Roster] | |||
Company K - Many men were recruited in Luzerne County - See [http://www.pa-roots.com/pacw/infantry/142nd/142ndcok.html Roster] | |||
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The [http://www.nps.gov/civilwar/soldiers-and-sailors-database.htm Civil War Soldiers and Sailors database] lists 1,278 men on its roster for this unit. [http://www.nps.gov/civilwar/search-soldiers.htm?submitted=1&SDunitCode=UPA0142RI Roster]. | The [http://www.nps.gov/civilwar/soldiers-and-sailors-database.htm Civil War Soldiers and Sailors database] lists 1,278 men on its roster for this unit. [http://www.nps.gov/civilwar/search-soldiers.htm?submitted=1&SDunitCode=UPA0142RI Roster]. | ||