King's Company, Railroad Patrol Guard, US Reserve Corps, Missouri Infantry (Union)

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Brief History
The King's Company, Railroad Patrol Guard, US Reserve Corps, Missouri Infantry (Union) was organized at Franklin September and October, 1861. They had duty guarding railroad till January, 1862 and mustered out January 23, 1862.

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.

Web Sites

 * 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.