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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> | ||
Company A - many men from [[Fillmore County, Minnesota Genealogy|Fillmore County]], [[Wabasha County, Minnesota Genealogy|Wabasha County]], [[Ramsey County, Minnesota Genealogy|Ramsey County]], and [[Houston County, Minnesota Genealogy|Houston County]] - [ | Company A - many men from [[Fillmore County, Minnesota Genealogy|Fillmore County]], [[Wabasha County, Minnesota Genealogy|Wabasha County]], [[Ramsey County, Minnesota Genealogy|Ramsey County]], and [[Houston County, Minnesota Genealogy|Houston County]] - [https://www.archive.org/stream/annualreport01minn#page/710/mode/2up Roster], page 710. | ||
Company B - many men from [[Mower County, Minnesota Genealogy|Mower County]] and [[Nicollet County, Minnesota Genealogy|Nicollet County]] - [ | Company B - many men from [[Mower County, Minnesota Genealogy|Mower County]] and [[Nicollet County, Minnesota Genealogy|Nicollet County]] - [https://www.archive.org/stream/annualreport01minn#page/714/mode/2up Roster], page 714. | ||
Company C - many men from [[Steele County, Minnesota Genealogy|Steele County]] and [[Freeborn County, Minnesota Genealogy|Freeborn County]] - [ | Company C - many men from [[Steele County, Minnesota Genealogy|Steele County]] and [[Freeborn County, Minnesota Genealogy|Freeborn County]] - [https://www.archive.org/stream/annualreport01minn#page/718/mode/2up Roster], page 718. | ||
Company D - many men from [[Hennepin County, Minnesota Genealogy|Hennepin County]], [[Houston County, Minnesota Genealogy|Houston County]], and [[Meeker County, Minnesota Genealogy|Meeker County]] - [ | Company D - many men from [[Hennepin County, Minnesota Genealogy|Hennepin County]], [[Houston County, Minnesota Genealogy|Houston County]], and [[Meeker County, Minnesota Genealogy|Meeker County]] - [https://www.archive.org/stream/annualreport01minn#page/722/mode/2up Roster], page 722. | ||
Company E - many men from [[Blue Earth County, Minnesota Genealogy|Blue Earth]] - [ | Company E - many men from [[Blue Earth County, Minnesota Genealogy|Blue Earth]] - [https://www.archive.org/stream/annualreport01minn#page/726/mode/2up Roster], page 726. | ||
Company F - many men from [[Dakota County, Minnesota Genealogy|Dakota County]] and [[Goodhue County, Minnesota Genealogy|Goodhue County]] - [ | Company F - many men from [[Dakota County, Minnesota Genealogy|Dakota County]] and [[Goodhue County, Minnesota Genealogy|Goodhue County]] - [https://www.archive.org/stream/annualreport01minn#page/730/mode/2up Roster], page 730. | ||
Company G - many men from [[Rice County, Minnesota Genealogy|Rice County]], [[Winona County, Minnesota Genealogy|Winona County]], and [[Brown County, Minnesota Genealogy|Brown County]] - [ | Company G - many men from [[Rice County, Minnesota Genealogy|Rice County]], [[Winona County, Minnesota Genealogy|Winona County]], and [[Brown County, Minnesota Genealogy|Brown County]] - [https://www.archive.org/stream/annualreport01minn#page/734/mode/2up Roster], page 734. | ||
Company H - many men from [[Faribault County, Minnesota Genealogy|Faribault County]], [[Dakota County, Minnesota Genealogy|Dakota County]], and [[Blue Earth County, Minnesota Genealogy|Blue Earth County]] - [ | Company H - many men from [[Faribault County, Minnesota Genealogy|Faribault County]], [[Dakota County, Minnesota Genealogy|Dakota County]], and [[Blue Earth County, Minnesota Genealogy|Blue Earth County]] - [https://www.archive.org/stream/annualreport01minn#page/738/mode/2up Roster], page 738. | ||
Company I - many men from [[Winona County, Minnesota Genealogy|Winona County]] - [ | Company I - many men from [[Winona County, Minnesota Genealogy|Winona County]] - [https://www.archive.org/stream/annualreport01minn#page/742/mode/2up Roster], page 742. | ||
Company K - many men from [[Dodge County, Minnesota Genealogy|Dodge County]], [[Faribault County, Minnesota Genealogy|Faribault County]] and [[Washington County, Minnesota Genealogy|Washington County]] - [ | Company K - many men from [[Dodge County, Minnesota Genealogy|Dodge County]], [[Faribault County, Minnesota Genealogy|Faribault County]] and [[Washington County, Minnesota Genealogy|Washington County]] - [https://www.archive.org/stream/annualreport01minn#page/742/mode/2up Roster], page 746. | ||
Company L - many men from [[Olmsted County, Minnesota Genealogy|Olmsted County]], [[Winona County, Minnesota Genealogy|Winona County]] and [[Scott County, Minnesota Genealogy|Scott County]] - [ | Company L - many men from [[Olmsted County, Minnesota Genealogy|Olmsted County]], [[Winona County, Minnesota Genealogy|Winona County]] and [[Scott County, Minnesota Genealogy|Scott County]] - [https://www.archive.org/stream/annualreport01minn#page/750/mode/2up Roster], page 750. | ||
Company M - many men from [[Brown County, Minnesota Genealogy|Brown County]], [[Nicollet County, Minnesota Genealogy|Nicollet County]] and [[Wabasha County, Minnesota Genealogy|Wabasha County]] - [ | Company M - many men from [[Brown County, Minnesota Genealogy|Brown County]], [[Nicollet County, Minnesota Genealogy|Nicollet County]] and [[Wabasha County, Minnesota Genealogy|Wabasha County]] - [https://www.archive.org/stream/annualreport01minn#page/754/mode/2up Roster], page 754. | ||
The [http://www.nps.gov/civilwar/soldiers-and-sailors-database.htm Civil War Soldiers and Sailors database] lists 1,909 men on its roster for this unit. [http://www.nps.gov/civilwar/search-soldiers.htm?submitted=1&SDunitCode=UMN0002RC Roster]. <br> | The [http://www.nps.gov/civilwar/soldiers-and-sailors-database.htm Civil War Soldiers and Sailors database] lists 1,909 men on its roster for this unit. [http://www.nps.gov/civilwar/search-soldiers.htm?submitted=1&SDunitCode=UMN0002RC Roster]. <br> | ||
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*Minnesota. ''Minnesota in the Civil and Indian Wars 1861-1865''. (St. Paul, Minn: Electrotyped and printed for the State by the Pioneer Press Company, 1890).{{FSC|270133|item}}. FS Library US/CAN Book 977.6 H2bc. [http://www.worldcat.org/title/minnesota-in-the-civil-and-indian-wars-1861-1865/oclc/3561607&referer=brief_results Other libraries with this book.] Click on the FS Library Collection link to view this book online. It contains detailed histories and rosters of each Minnesota Military Unit. <br> | *Minnesota. ''Minnesota in the Civil and Indian Wars 1861-1865''. (St. Paul, Minn: Electrotyped and printed for the State by the Pioneer Press Company, 1890).{{FSC|270133|item}}. FS Library US/CAN Book 977.6 H2bc. [http://www.worldcat.org/title/minnesota-in-the-civil-and-indian-wars-1861-1865/oclc/3561607&referer=brief_results Other libraries with this book.] Click on the FS Library Collection link to view this book online. It contains detailed histories and rosters of each Minnesota Military Unit. <br> | ||
*United States. War Department. Record and Pension Office. ''Compiled Records Showing Service of Military Units in Volunteer Union Organizations''. (Washington, District of Columbia : The National Archives, c1964).{{FSC|499078|item}} FS Library US/CAN Film 1488542. [http://www.worldcat.org/title/compiled-records-showing-service-of-military-units-in-volunteer-union-organizations/oclc/33667366&referer=brief_results Other libraries with this microfilm]. View online at [ | *United States. War Department. Record and Pension Office. ''Compiled Records Showing Service of Military Units in Volunteer Union Organizations''. (Washington, District of Columbia : The National Archives, c1964).{{FSC|499078|item}} FS Library US/CAN Film 1488542. [http://www.worldcat.org/title/compiled-records-showing-service-of-military-units-in-volunteer-union-organizations/oclc/33667366&referer=brief_results Other libraries with this microfilm]. View online at [https://www.archive.org/details/compiledrecordss0090unit Internet Archives]. <br> | ||
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