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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.
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+The following counties of origin are taken from the Adjutant General's Report, found on the Internet Archives web site. The rosters show the men who served in each regiment, their residences, dates of enlistment and mustering out, and other remarks. Also see the Dalby Database, a site from Minnesota, searchable by men, counties, regiments and companies.
+Company A - many men from Carver County and Scott County - Roster, page 175.
+Company B - many men from McLeod County - Roster, page 180.
+Company C - many men from Dakota County and Hennepin County - Roster, page 185.
+Company D - many men from Goodhue County and Stearns County - Roster, page 190.
+Company E - many men from Le Sueur County and Ramsey County - Roster, page 195.
+Company F - many men from Freeborn County - Roster, page 200.
+Company G - many men from Stearns County and Ramsey County - Roster, page 205.
+Company H - many men from Blue Earth County and Nicollet County - Roster, page 210.
+Company I - many men from Rice County, Waseca County, and Le Sueur County - Roster, page 215.
+Company K - many men from Mower County and Ramsey County - Roster, page 220.
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