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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 Roster | |||
Company A - Many men were recruited in Tioga County - See Roster | |||
Company B - Many men were recruited in Clearfield County - See Roster | |||
Company C - Many men were recruited in Dauphin County and Lebanon County - See Roster | |||
Company D - Many men were recruited in Allegheny County and Huntingdon County - See Roster | |||
Company E - Many men were recruited in County - See Roster | |||
Company F - Many men were recruited in County - See Roster | |||
Company G - Many men were recruited in County - See Roster | |||
Company H - Many men were recruited in County - See Roster | |||
Company I - Many men were recruited in County - See Roster | |||
Company K - Many men were recruited in County - See Roster | |||
Unassigned Men - See Roster<br><br> | |||
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The [http://www.nps.gov/civilwar/soldiers-and-sailors-database.htm Civil War Soldiers and Sailors database] lists 2,799 men on its roster for this unit. [http://www.nps.gov/civilwar/search-soldiers.htm?submitted=1&SDunitCode=UPA0149RI Roster]. | The [http://www.nps.gov/civilwar/soldiers-and-sailors-database.htm Civil War Soldiers and Sailors database] lists 2,799 men on its roster for this unit. [http://www.nps.gov/civilwar/search-soldiers.htm?submitted=1&SDunitCode=UPA0149RI Roster]. | ||
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