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The 62nd Regiment, New York Infantry was organized at New York City and mustered in June 30, 1861. It was assigned at various times to various places and commands. The regiment mustered out August 30, 1865.<ref name="cwss">National Park Service, [http://www.itd.nps.gov/cwss/ The Civil War Soldiers and Sailors System], (accessed 6 December 2010).</ref> | The 62nd Regiment, New York Infantry was organized at New York City and mustered in June 30, 1861. It was assigned at various times to various places and commands. The regiment mustered out August 30, 1865.<ref name="cwss">National Park Service, [http://www.itd.nps.gov/cwss/ The Civil War Soldiers and Sailors System], (accessed 6 December 2010).</ref> | ||
=== | === Companiew in this Regiment with the Counties of Origin === | ||
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 companies were recruited principally in New York City, a few of the men coming from Brooklyn, Troy, Albany and Hudson County,(Saltersville,) New Jersey. | |||
=== Other Sources === | === Other Sources === | ||