I had two great-great uncles who fought in the civil war. They were from Plainfield, NJ (Union Co.) Their units were Regiment 8, Company I and Regiment 3, Company I. Hope this helps. If you need more information about these companies, let me know. Arlene Dunkum [email protected] wrote: > My great-grandfather William McSweeney came from County Cork, Ireland to > fight in the civil war. He and several other Irish men were paid to fight > for the north. He stayed her for a year and then returned to Ireland. I am > told that a picture of his company with him in it hung in the county > courthouse in Elizabeth. > Does anyone know of a civil war company from Union County. I would > appreciate any information.