87th Regiment, Illinois Infantry

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Brief History
The 87th Regiment, Illinois Infantry was organized at Shawneetown, Illinois, and mustered in October 3, 1862. It moved to Helena, Arkansas, and had duty there until June 1865. It moved from Helena to Clark's Store February 24, 1865 (detachment) and mustered out June 16, 1865.

For more information on the history of the 87th Regiment, Illinois Infantry, see the following:


 * Wikipedia, (accessed 30 Dec 2010) article on the 87th Illinois Volunteer Infantry Regiment.
 * The Civil War Archive. (accessed 30 Dec 2010) Brief history of the 87th Regiment Infantry.

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 AND FILMS


 * 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). 83rd-90th Infantry FHL US/CAN Film 1488479. Other libraries with this microfilm. View online at Internet Archives.