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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 [ | The following counties of origin are taken from the [https://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> | ||
The 2nd Minnesota Company Sharpshooters was not divided into different companies. | The 2nd Minnesota Company Sharpshooters was not divided into different companies. | ||
Second Company - many men from [[Ramsey County, Minnesota Genealogy|Ramsey County]], [[Rice County, Minnesota Genealogy|Rice County]] and [[Steele County, Minnesota Genealogy|Steele County]] - [ | Second Company - many men from [[Ramsey County, Minnesota Genealogy|Ramsey County]], [[Rice County, Minnesota Genealogy|Rice County]] and [[Steele County, Minnesota Genealogy|Steele County]] - [https://www.archive.org/stream/annualreport01minn#page/628/mode/2up Roster], page 629. | ||
=== Other Sources === | === Other Sources === | ||
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