2nd Regiment, New Mexico Infantry (Union)

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Brief History
The 2nd Regiment, New Mexico Infantry was ordered at Santa Fe, New Mexico,July and August, 1861. It consolidated with the 1st New Mexico Infantry to form the 1st Regiment, New Mexico Cavalry 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.