23rd Regiment, Maine Infantry

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Brief History
The 23rd Regiment, Maine Infantry was organized at Portland, and Mustered in September 29, 1862.They mustered out August 25, 1863, expiration of term, and were ordered home July 24, 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

 * Major Soule : a memorial of Alfred B. Soule, late major of the Twenty- Third Regiment, Maine volunteers Google Books - Includes a description of activities of the 23rd Maine Infantry Regiment as they were doing guard duty at the Potomac River, Maryland and Edward's Ferry in Maryland.

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.