76th Regiment, Illinois Infantry

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Brief History
The 76th Regiment, Illinois Infantry was organized at Kankakee, Illinois, and mustered in August 22, 1862. It mustered out on July 22, 1865 and discharged at Chicago, Illinois on August 4, 1865.

For more information on the history of the 76th Regiment, Illinois Infantry, see the following:

• Wikipedia, (accessed 30 Dec 2010) article on the 76th Illinois Volunteer Infantry Regiment.

•The Civil War Archive. (accessed 30 Dec 2010) Brief history of the 76th Regiment Infantry.

Companies in this Regiment with County 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
WEBSITES


 * Civil War Soldiers and Sailors System, (accessed 30 Dec. 2010) can be searched by soldier's name or by regiment; includes regimental rosters and additional history of the regiment.

BOOKS AND FILMS
 * United States. War Department. Record and Pension Office. Compiled Records Showing Service of Military Units in Volunteer Union Organizations. (Washington, District of Columbia : The National Archives, c1964).FHL Collection 76th-82nd  Infantry FHL US/CAN Film 1488478 . Other libraries with this microfilm.