Purnell Legion, Maryland Infantry

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Brief History
The Purnell Legion, Maryland Infantry was organized at Pikesville, Md., near Baltimore, under special authority of the Secretary of War, October 31 to December 31, 1861. It mustered out October 24, 1864.

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.