20th Regiment, Maine Infantry

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Brief History
The 20th Regiment, Maine Infantry was organized at Portland, and mustered in August 29, 1862. They mustered out July 16, 1865 with the old members mustering out June 4;1865.

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.

Other Sources
Army life: a private's reminiscences of the Civil War Google Books - Includes a description of activities of the 20th Maine Infantry Regiment

Stand firm ye boys from Maine : the 20th Maine and the Gettysburg campaign Google Books

The twentieth Maine : a volunteer regiment in the Civil War

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.