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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. | ||
Company A - enrolled in Polk County | Company A - enrolled in Polk County | ||
Company B - enrolled in Warren County | Company B - enrolled in Warren County | ||
Company C - enrolled in Tama County | Company C - enrolled in Tama County | ||
Company D - enrolled in Boone County | Company D - enrolled in Boone County | ||
Company E - enrolled in Washington County | Company E - enrolled in Washington County | ||
Company F - enrolled in Powesheik County | Company F - enrolled in Powesheik County | ||
Company G - enrolled in Warren County | Company G - enrolled in Warren County | ||
Company H - enrolled in Green County &c. | Company H - enrolled in Green County &c. | ||
Company I - enrolled in Jasper County | Company I - enrolled in Jasper County | ||
Company K - enrolled in Madison County, Polk County, Jasper County &c. | Company K - enrolled in Madison County, Polk County, Jasper County &c. | ||
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Information about the companies and their counties comes from Iowa. Adjutant General's Office, ''Report of the Adjutant General and Acting Quartermaster General of the State of Iowa'', (Des Moines [Iowa]: F.W. Palmer, 1863), pages 1-34. {{FHL|322680|item|disp=FHL book 977.7 M25ag}}. <br> | |||
Rosters are also listed in this book. <br> | |||
=== Other Sources === | === Other Sources === |
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