100th Regiment, Illinois Infantry

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Brief History
The 100th Regiment, Illinois Infantry was organized at Joliet, Illinois, and mustered in August 30, 1862. It moved to Nashville, Tennessee, and had duty there until June. It mustered out at Nashville, Tennessee, June 12, and discharged at Chicago, Illinois, June 15, 1865.

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.