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Mercereau's Unattached Company, Pennsylvania Cavalry (view source)
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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. | ||
Men were recruited from across the State of Pennsylvania - See Roster[http://ranger95.com/civil_war_us/penna/cavalry/militia/indep_cav_bn_co_militia_1863/mercereaus_indep_cav_co_rost.htm ranger95.com/civil_war_us/penna/cavalry/militia/indep_cav_bn_co_militia_1863/mercereaus_indep_cav_co_rost.htm]<br> | |||
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The [http://www.nps.gov/civilwar/soldiers-and-sailors-database.htm Civil War Soldiers and Sailors database] lists 93 men on its roster for this unit. [http://www.nps.gov/civilwar/search-soldiers.htm?submitted=1&SDunitCode=UPAMERCCC Roster]. | The [http://www.nps.gov/civilwar/soldiers-and-sailors-database.htm Civil War Soldiers and Sailors database] lists 93 men on its roster for this unit. [http://www.nps.gov/civilwar/search-soldiers.htm?submitted=1&SDunitCode=UPAMERCCC Roster]. | ||