Regimental muster and descriptive rolls (Blue books), 1861-1865.

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Regimental muster and descriptive rolls (Blue books), 1861-1865.

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Rolls compiled ca. 1885 listing men serving in each Wisconsin military unit during the Civil War, showing name and rank; when, where, and by whom enlisted or when and by whom commissioned; term of service; physical description, occupation, and residence; town or ward and county to which the enlistment was credited; date and manner of termination of service; and "remarks" listing promotions, special duties, leaves of absence, engagements, and, if the soldier died in service, date and place of death and sometimes place of burial.

11.8 c.f. (75 v.) and.22 reels of microfilm (35 mm.)

Wisconsin Historical Society, Newspaper Project

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SNAC Resource ID: 6842151

Wisconsin Historical Society, Newspaper Project

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