26th Regiment, Maine Infantry

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Brief History
The 26th Regiment, Maine Infantry was organized at Bangor, mustered in October 18, 1862.They mustered out August 17, 1863, expiration of term, and were ordered home July 25, 1863.

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

 * History of the Twenty-Sixth Maine Regiment - 4 fiche.

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.