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:Q: Were there any soldiers in the Revolutionary War (1776-1783) from Illinois?
:Q: Were there any soldiers in the Revolutionary War (1776-1783) from Illinois?
::A: No, since Illinois was not created until many years later. However, many veterans from the War settled in Illinois.  
::A: No, since Illinois was not created until many years later. However, many veterans and pensioners from the War settled in Illinois.  
::See [[Illinois Military Records#Revolutionary War (1775-1783)|Illinois Military Records]]


:Q: In the Civil War, did anyone from Illinois serve in the Confederacy?
:Q: In the Civil War, did anyone from Illinois serve in the Confederacy?
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