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=== Companies in this Regiment with the Counties of Origin === | === Companies in this Regiment with the Counties of Origin === | ||
The [http://www.nps.gov/civilwar/soldiers-and-sailors-database.htm Civil War Soldiers and Sailors database] lists 2,866 men on its roster for this unit. [http://www.nps.gov/civilwar/search-soldiers.htm?submitted=1&SDunitCode=UIA0003RC Roster]. This unit is listed as 'UIA0003RC'.<br> | The [http://www.nps.gov/civilwar/soldiers-and-sailors-database.htm Civil War Soldiers and Sailors database] lists 2,866 men on its roster for this unit. [http://www.nps.gov/civilwar/search-soldiers.htm?submitted=1&SDunitCode=UIA0003RC Roster]. This unit is listed as 'UIA0003RC'.<br> | ||
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. | ||
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Company I - from Appanoose County and some from Scott County | Company I - from Appanoose County and some from Scott County | ||
<br>Information about the companies and their counties from [http://www.idreamof.com/military/ia.html Iowa Military Records] Rosters are also listed there.<br> | <br>Information about the companies and their counties from [http://www.idreamof.com/military/ia.html Iowa Military Records] (accessed on 1 March 20130 Rosters are also listed there.<br> | ||
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