Osage County Battalion, Missouri Home Guard (Union)

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Brief History
The Osage County Battalion, Missouri Home Guard (Union) was organized May 27, 1861, by authority of Gen. Lyon, to guard the Pacific Railroad and to guard and picket Jefferson City during session of State Convention. They mustered out July 21, 1861.

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.

WEBSITES

 * Civil War Soldiers and Sailors System, (accessed 9 Dec. 2010) can be searched by soldier's name or by regiment; includes regimental rosters and additional history of the regiment.