89th Regiment, Illinois Infantry

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Brief History
The 89th Regiment, Illinois Infantry was organized at Chicago, Illinois, and mustered in August 27, 1862. It mustered out June 10, 1865 and discharged at Camp Douglas, Chicago, Illinois, June 24, 1865.

For more information on the history of the 89th Regiment, Illinois Infantry, see the following:


 * Wikipedia, (accessed 6 January 2011) article on the 89th Illinois Volunteer Infantry Regiment.


 * The Civil War Archive. (accessed 6 January 2011) Brief history of the 89th 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

 * Civil War Soldiers and Sailors System, (accessed 6 January 2011) can be searched by soldier's name or by regiment; includes regimental rosters and additional history of the regiment.