3rd Regiment, New Mexico Mounted Infantry (Union)

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Brief History
The 3rd Regiment, New Mexico Mounted Infantry was Organized at Fort Union and Albuquerque, New Mexico, August 30-October 10, 1861. Duty in Central, Northern and Santa Fe Districts until May. Mustered out May 31, 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.

Other Sources
National Park Service, The Civil War Soldiers and Sailors System, is searchable by soldier's name and state. It contains basic facts about soldiers on both sides of the Civil War, a list of regiments, descriptions of significant battles, sources of the information, and suggestions for where to find additional information.