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U.S. Military Illinois Illinois Military Illinois in the Civil War 30th Regiment, Illinois Infantry
Brief History
The 30th Regiment, Illinois Infantry was organized at Camp Butler, Illinois, and mustered in August 28, 1861. It mustered out July 16 and discharged at Chicago, Illinois, July 24, 1865. [1]
Companies in this Regiment with County 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.
Other Sources
WEBSITES
- Civil War Soldiers and Sailors System, (accessed 30 Dec. 2010) can be searched by soldier's name or by regiment; includes regimental rosters and additional history of the regiment.
BOOKS
Illinois
- ↑ National Park Service, The Civil War Soldiers and Sailors System, (accessed 15 January 2011).