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The 2nd Regiment, Minnesota Infantry was organized at Fort Snelling, Minnesota, and mustered in by Companies as follows: "A" and "B" June 26, "D" and "E" July 5, "F" and "G" July 8, "H" July 15, "I" July 20, and "K" August 23, 1861. It mustered out on July 11, 1865 at Louisville, Kentucky.<br><br>For more information on&nbsp;this regiment&nbsp;see the following:&nbsp;  
The 2nd Regiment, Minnesota Infantry was organized at Fort Snelling, Minnesota, and mustered in by Companies as follows: "A" and "B" June 26, "D" and "E" July 5, "F" and "G" July 8, "H" July 15, "I" July 20, and "K" August 23, 1861. It mustered out on July 11, 1865 at Louisville, Kentucky.<br><br>For more information on&nbsp;this regiment&nbsp;see the following:&nbsp;  


*&nbsp;[http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/2nd_Minnesota_Volunteer_Infantry Wikipedia<span id="fck_dom_range_temp_1290544786156_813" />] article on the 2nd Minnesota Volunteer Infantry.<br>
*&nbsp;[http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/2nd_Minnesota_Volunteer_Infantry Wikipedia<span id="fck_dom_range_temp_1290544786156_813" />],&nbsp;(accessed 9 Dec 2010) article on the 2nd Minnesota Volunteer Infantry.<br>


*[http://www.civilwararchive.com/Unreghst/unmninf1.htm#2ndinf The Civil War Archives]. Brief history of the 2nd Regiment Infantry.&nbsp;
*[http://www.civilwararchive.com/Unreghst/unmninf1.htm#2ndinf The Civil War Archives].&nbsp;(accessed 9 Dec 2010) Brief history of the 2nd Regiment Infantry.&nbsp;


=== Companies in&nbsp;this Regiment with the Counties of Origin  ===
=== Companies in&nbsp;this Regiment with the Counties of Origin  ===
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Men often enlisted in&nbsp; a company recruited in the counties where they lived&nbsp;though not always.&nbsp;After many battles,&nbsp;companies might&nbsp;be combined because so many men were killed or wounded.&nbsp; However if you are unsure which company your ancestor&nbsp; was in, try the company recruited in his county first.  
Men often enlisted in&nbsp; a company recruited in the counties where they lived&nbsp;though not always.&nbsp;After many battles,&nbsp;companies might&nbsp;be combined because so many men were killed or wounded.&nbsp; However if you are unsure which company your ancestor&nbsp; was in, try the company recruited in his county first.  


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WEBSITES  
WEBSITES  


*[http://www.civilwar.nps.gov/cwss/ Civil War Soldiers and Sailors System] can be searched by soldier's name or by regiment; includes regimental rosters and additional history of the regiment.<br>
*[http://www.civilwar.nps.gov/cwss/ Civil War Soldiers and Sailors System],&nbsp;(accessed 9 Dec 2010) can be searched by soldier's name or by regiment; includes regimental rosters and additional history of the regiment.<br>


*[http://www.researchonline.net/mncw/unit6.htm Research OnLine]&nbsp;Second Regiment history and bibliography.<br>
*[http://www.researchonline.net/mncw/unit6.htm Research OnLine].&nbsp;(accessed 9 Dec 2010) Second Regiment history and bibliography.<br>


*[http://www.rootsweb.ancestry.com/~mnwabcw/2.htm?cj=1 Rootsweb] Second Regiment history and&nbsp;a roster of the men&nbsp;from Wabasha County.<br>
*[http://www.rootsweb.ancestry.com/~mnwabcw/2.htm?cj=1 Rootsweb].&nbsp;(accessed 9 Dec 2010) Second Regiment history and&nbsp;a roster of the men&nbsp;from Wabasha County.<br>


*[http://www.civilwarindex.com/armymn/2nd_mn_infantry.html Civil War Index&nbsp;]&nbsp;Website with detailed Minnesota regimental histories.<br>
*[http://www.civilwarindex.com/armymn/2nd_mn_infantry.html Civil War Index].&nbsp;(accessed 9 Dec 2010) Website with detailed Minnesota regimental histories.<br>


*[http://www.militaryhistoryonline.com/genealogy/searchunit.aspx?type=4&state=Minnesota&B1=Search MilitaryHistoryOnline], (accessed 9 December 2010) has submissions by people about their ancestors who served in the Civil War.
*[http://www.militaryhistoryonline.com/genealogy/searchunit.aspx?type=4&state=Minnesota&B1=Search MilitaryHistoryOnline], (accessed 9 December 2010) has submissions by people about their ancestors who served in the Civil War.
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