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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 [[Ramsey County, Minnesota Genealogy|Ramsey County]], [[Sibley County, Minnesota Genealogy|Sibley County]] and [[Winona County, Minnesota Genealogy|Winona County]] - [ | Company A - many men from [[Ramsey County, Minnesota Genealogy|Ramsey County]], [[Sibley County, Minnesota Genealogy|Sibley County]] and [[Winona County, Minnesota Genealogy|Winona County]] - [https://www.archive.org/stream/annualreport01minn#page/684/mode/2up Roster], page 684. | ||
Company B - many men from [[Jackson County, Minnesota Genealogy|Jackson County]], [[Blue Earth County, Minnesota Genealogy|Blue Earth County]], [[Hennepin County, Minnesota Genealogy|Hennepin County]], and [[Faribault County, Minnesota Genealogy|Faribault County]] - [ | Company B - many men from [[Jackson County, Minnesota Genealogy|Jackson County]], [[Blue Earth County, Minnesota Genealogy|Blue Earth County]], [[Hennepin County, Minnesota Genealogy|Hennepin County]], and [[Faribault County, Minnesota Genealogy|Faribault County]] - [https://www.archive.org/stream/annualreport01minn#page/690/mode/2up Roster], page 690. | ||
Company C - many men from [[Ramsey County, Minnesota Genealogy|Ramsey County]], [[Olmsted County, Minnesota Genealogy|Olmsted County]], [[Scott County, Minnesota Genealogy|Scott County]] and [[Hennepin County, Minnesota Genealogy|Hennepin County]] - [ | Company C - many men from [[Ramsey County, Minnesota Genealogy|Ramsey County]], [[Olmsted County, Minnesota Genealogy|Olmsted County]], [[Scott County, Minnesota Genealogy|Scott County]] and [[Hennepin County, Minnesota Genealogy|Hennepin County]] - [https://www.archive.org/stream/annualreport01minn#page/696/mode/2up Roster], page 696. | ||
Company D - many men from [[Olmsted County, Minnesota Genealogy|Olmsted County]], [[Dakota County, Minnesota Genealogy|Dakota County]], [[Mower County, Minnesota Genealogy|Mower County]] and [[Fillmore County, Minnesota Genealogy|Fillmore County]] - [ | Company D - many men from [[Olmsted County, Minnesota Genealogy|Olmsted County]], [[Dakota County, Minnesota Genealogy|Dakota County]], [[Mower County, Minnesota Genealogy|Mower County]] and [[Fillmore County, Minnesota Genealogy|Fillmore County]] - [https://www.archive.org/stream/annualreport01minn#page/701/mode/2up Roster], page 701. <br> | ||
The [http://www.nps.gov/civilwar/soldiers-and-sailors-database.htm Civil War Soldiers and Sailors database] lists 986 men on its roster for this unit. [http://www.nps.gov/civilwar/search-soldiers.htm?submitted=1&SDunitCode=UMNBRACBC Roster]. | The [http://www.nps.gov/civilwar/soldiers-and-sailors-database.htm Civil War Soldiers and Sailors database] lists 986 men on its roster for this unit. [http://www.nps.gov/civilwar/search-soldiers.htm?submitted=1&SDunitCode=UMNBRACBC Roster]. | ||
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*''Minnesota in the Civil War: An Illustrated History'', Kenneth Carley, Richard Moe (Minnesota Historical Society Press, 2000). Book of battle histories, photographs, short biographies and a roster of the different regiments with their officers, beginning on page 204. [http://books.google.com/books?id=lVGGlRF5v3wC&printsec=frontcover&dq=Minnesota+in+the+Civil+war&source=bl&ots=MAk4HKW2UF&sig=QYhra4ptXvKD9mefiKi5mAWnRC4&hl=en&ei=he_mTKnkJ4j6sAPlmbmxCw&sa=X&oi=book_result&ct=result&resnum=1&ved=0CBgQ6AEwAA#v=onepage&q&f=false Google book] (Not all pages are shown). [http://www.worldcat.org/title/minnesota-in-the-civil-war-an-illustrated-history/oclc/144563813&referer=brief_results Other libraries with this book].<br> | *''Minnesota in the Civil War: An Illustrated History'', Kenneth Carley, Richard Moe (Minnesota Historical Society Press, 2000). Book of battle histories, photographs, short biographies and a roster of the different regiments with their officers, beginning on page 204. [http://books.google.com/books?id=lVGGlRF5v3wC&printsec=frontcover&dq=Minnesota+in+the+Civil+war&source=bl&ots=MAk4HKW2UF&sig=QYhra4ptXvKD9mefiKi5mAWnRC4&hl=en&ei=he_mTKnkJ4j6sAPlmbmxCw&sa=X&oi=book_result&ct=result&resnum=1&ved=0CBgQ6AEwAA#v=onepage&q&f=false Google book] (Not all pages are shown). [http://www.worldcat.org/title/minnesota-in-the-civil-war-an-illustrated-history/oclc/144563813&referer=brief_results Other libraries with this book].<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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