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Raising Troops For the War in Old Fayette County
At the 1861 legislature session Fayette County mobilized patriots to organize a company under Captain Newcomb. A flag crafted by local women was presented on the public square, with speeches pledging loyalty and sacrifice. The unit, later Company F of the Third Iowa Volunteer Infantry, marched to war with ninety-one names. it endured four battles and multiple skirmishes across Missouri, Tennessee, and Mississippi, accumulated over 3,500 miles of marching before recruiting increased the muster to 115 men.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Fayette County
G. C. Noble
L. L. Ainsword
Lergwofore
West Cards
G. A. Newouuls
Leroy, Templeton
Aaron
Tose
Noil
Newcomb
Posacsaed
Laveritlied
Swveank
Ihonar
Tts
Tiey
Reva, Williams
Tick
Baptist
Methoyat
West Union
MeGregor
Yrogs
Third
Repiaent Lowa Volunteer Infantry
McGregor
Keokuk
Camp Kirkwood
Hannt- Gallo
Vicksburg
Crescent City
Greenville
Miss
LaGrange
Somerville
Tun
Cen
van Damn
Holy Springs
Fed