93rd Regiment, Illinois Infantry

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Brief History
The 93rd Regiment, Illinois Infantry was organized at Chicago, Illinois, and mustered in October 13, 1862. It marched to Washington, D. C., via Richmond, Virginia, April 29-May 19, having a Grand Review on May 24. It mustered out June 23 and discharged at Chicago, Illinois, July 7, 1865.

For more information on the history of the 93rd Regiment, Illinois Infantry, see the following:


 * Wikipedia, (accessed 6 January 2011) article on the 93rd Illinois Volunteer Infantry Regiment.


 * Civil War Archive. (accessed 6 Jan 2011) Brief history of the 93rd 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 6 January 2011) can be searched by soldier's name or by regiment; includes regimental rosters and additional history of the regiment.

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