68th Regiment, North Carolina Militia

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Brief History
68th Regiment, North Carolina Militia was organized near Jackson, North Carolina, during the early spring of 1864. In April, 1865, the men were ordered to return home and acquire mounts so that the unit could be converted to cavalry. While these orders were being carried out, the war ended.

Companies 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.

Other Sources
National Park Service, The Civil War Soldiers and Sailors System, is searchable by soldier's name and state. It contains basic facts about soldiers on both sides of the Civil War, a list of regiments, descriptions of significant battles, sources of the information, and suggestions for where to find additional information.