19th Regiment, Maine Infantry

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Brief History
The 19th Regiment, Maine Infantry was organized at Bath,and mustered in August 25, 1862. They mustered out May 31, 1865, and were discharged June 7, 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
The history of the Nineteenth Regiment of the Maine Volunteer Infantry, 1862-1865 Google Books

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.