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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. | ||
The following counties of origin are taken from the [http://www.archive.org/stream/annualreport01minn#page/n3/mode/2up 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. <br> | The following counties of origin are taken from the [http://www.archive.org/stream/annualreport01minn#page/n3/mode/2up 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 [http://www.dalbydata.com/user.php?action=civwarsearch Dalby Database], a site from Minnesota, searchable by men, counties, regiments and companies.<br> | ||
Company A - many men from [[ | Company A - many men from [[Ramsey County, Minnesota|Ramsey County]], and [[Scott County, Minnesota|Scott County]] - [http://www.archive.org/stream/annualreport01minn#page/20/mode/2up Roster], page 20. | ||
Company B - many men from [[ | Company B - many men from [[Washington County, Minnesota|Washington County]] - [http://www.archive.org/stream/annualreport01minn#page/24/mode/2up Roster], page 24. | ||
Company C - many men from [[ | Company C - many men from [[Anoka County, Minnesota|Anoka County]], [[Chisago County, Minnesota|Chisago County]], and [[Scott County, Minnesota|Scott County]] - [http://www.archive.org/stream/annualreport01minn#page/28/mode/2up Roster], page 28. | ||
Company D - many men from [[ | Company D - many men from [[Wright County, Minnesota|Wright County]] and [[Stearns County, Minnesota|Stearns County]] - [http://www.archive.org/stream/annualreport01minn#page/32/mode/2up Roster], page 34. | ||
Company E - many men from [[ | Company E - many men from [[Hennepin County, Minnesota|Hennepin County]], [[Morrison County, Minnesota|Morrison County]], and [[Stearns County, Minnesota|Stearns County]] - [http://www.archive.org/stream/annualreport01minn#page/36/mode/2up Roster], page 36. | ||
Company F - many men from [[ | Company F - many men from [[Goodhue County, Minnesota|Goodhue County]] and [[Ramsey County, Minnesota|Ramsey County]] - [http://www.archive.org/stream/annualreport01minn#page/n47/mode/2up Roster], page 40. | ||
Company G - many men from [[ | Company G - many men from [[Rice County, Minnesota|Rice County]] and [[Steele County, Minnesota|Steele County]] - [http://www.archive.org/stream/annualreport01minn#page/n51/mode/2up Roster], page 44. | ||
Company H - many men from [[ | Company H - many men from [[Dakota County, Minnesota|Dakota County ]]- [http://www.archive.org/stream/annualreport01minn#page/n55/mode/2up Roster], page 48. | ||
Company I - many men from [[ | Company I - many men from [[Wabasha County, Minnesota|Wabasha County]] - [http://www.archive.org/stream/annualreport01minn#page/42/mode/2up Roster], page 42. | ||
Company K - many men from assorted counties and states - [http://www.archive.org/stream/annualreport01minn#page/46/mode/2up Roster], page 48. | Company K - many men from assorted counties and states - [http://www.archive.org/stream/annualreport01minn#page/46/mode/2up Roster], page 48. | ||
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