Unassigned Illinois (Colored)

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Brief History
The 50th Regiment, Illinois Infantry Organized at Quincy, Illinois Mustered in on September 12, 1861. They moved to Louisville, Kentucky on June 3-8. Mustered out on July 13, 1865.

For more information about the 50th Regiment, Illinois Infantry,see the following:


 * Wikipedia, (accessed 16 Dec 2010) article for 50th Illinois Volunteer Infantry Regiment.

FamilySearch Wiki: Illinois in the Civil War


 * The Civil War Archive. (accessed 23 Dec 2010) Brief history of the 50th 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 30 Dec. 2010) can be searched by soldier's name or by regiment; includes regimental rosters and additional history of the regiment.
 * FamilySearch Wiki: Illinois in the Civil War

BOOKS

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