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For more information on the history of the 77th Pennsylvania Infantry, see the following:  
For more information on the history of the 77th Pennsylvania Infantry, see the following:  


*The Wikipedia article,[http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/77th_Pennsylvania_Infantry 77th Pennsylvania Infantry], (accessed 15 October, 2011)<br>
*[https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/77th_Pennsylvania_Infantry_Regiment 77th Pennsylvania Infantry Regiment] at Wikipedia
*The Civil War archive section, [http://www.civilwararchive.com/Unreghst/unpainf4.htm#77th 77th Regiment Infantry], (accessed 20 Septembe 2012).<br>
*[http://www.civilwararchive.com/Unreghst/unpainf4.htm#77th 77th Regiment Infantry] at The Civil War Archive


=== Companies in this Regiment with the Counties of Origin  ===
=== 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.  
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. If you are unsure which company your ancestor was in, try the company recruited in his county first.  


Field and Staff Officers - See[http://www.pa-roots.com/pacw/infantry/77th/77thofficers.html Roster]
Field and Staff Officers - See [http://www.pa-roots.com/pacw/infantry/77th/77thofficers.html Roster]


Regimental Band - See[http://www.pa-roots.com/pacw/infantry/77th/77thband.html Roster]
Regimental Band - See [http://www.pa-roots.com/pacw/infantry/77th/77thband.html Roster]


Company A - Many men were recruited at Chambersburg, Franklin County - See[http://www.pa-roots.com/pacw/infantry/77th/77thcoa.html Roster]
Company A - Many men were recruited at Chambersburg, Franklin County - See [http://www.pa-roots.com/pacw/infantry/77th/77thcoa.html Roster]


Company B - Many men were recruited at Pittsburgh, Allegheny County - See [http://www.pa-roots.com/pacw/infantry/77th/77thcob.html Roster]
Company B - Many men were recruited at Pittsburgh, Allegheny County - See [http://www.pa-roots.com/pacw/infantry/77th/77thcob.html Roster]
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Company D-  Added March 1865.  Many men were recruited at Pittsburgh, Allegheny County - See [http://www.pa-roots.com/pacw/infantry/77th/77thcodnew.html Roster]
Company D-  Added March 1865.  Many men were recruited at Pittsburgh, Allegheny County - See [http://www.pa-roots.com/pacw/infantry/77th/77thcodnew.html Roster]


Company E - Many men were recruited in Allegheny County and Mercer County - See[http://www.pa-roots.com/pacw/infantry/77th/77thcoe.html Roster]
Company E - Many men were recruited in Allegheny County and Mercer County - See [http://www.pa-roots.com/pacw/infantry/77th/77thcoe.html Roster]


Company E - Added March 1865.  Many men were recruited at Pittsburgh, Allegheny County - See [http://www.pa-roots.com/pacw/infantry/77th/77thcoenew.html Roster]
Company E - Added March 1865.  Many men were recruited at Pittsburgh, Allegheny County - See [http://www.pa-roots.com/pacw/infantry/77th/77thcoenew.html Roster]
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Company F - Many men were recruited in Fulton  County - See [http://www.pa-roots.com/pacw/infantry/77th/77thcof.html Roster]
Company F - Many men were recruited in Fulton  County - See [http://www.pa-roots.com/pacw/infantry/77th/77thcof.html Roster]


Company F - Added March 1865.  Many men were recruited at Pittsburgh, Allegheny County - See[http://www.pa-roots.com/pacw/infantry/77th/77thcofnew.html Roste]r
Company F - Added March 1865.  Many men were recruited at Pittsburgh, Allegheny County - See [http://www.pa-roots.com/pacw/infantry/77th/77thcofnew.html Roster]


Company G - Many men were recruited at Chambersburg, Franklin County - See[http://www.pa-roots.com/pacw/infantry/77th/77thcog.html Roster]
Company G - Many men were recruited at Chambersburg, Franklin County - See [http://www.pa-roots.com/pacw/infantry/77th/77thcog.html Roster]


Company H - Many men were recruited in Luzerne County and Franklin County - See [http://www.pa-roots.com/pacw/infantry/77th/77thcoh.html Roster]
Company H - Many men were recruited in Luzerne County and Franklin County - See [http://www.pa-roots.com/pacw/infantry/77th/77thcoh.html Roster]
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Unassigned Men - See [http://www.pa-roots.com/pacw/infantry/77th/77thunassigned.html Roster]<br><br>  
Unassigned Men - See [http://www.pa-roots.com/pacw/infantry/77th/77thunassigned.html Roster]<br><br>  


The [http://www.nps.gov/civilwar/soldiers-and-sailors-database.htm Civil War Soldiers and Sailors database] lists 3,267 men on its roster for this unit. [http://www.nps.gov/civilwar/search-soldiers.htm?submitted=1&SDunitCode=UPA0077RI Roster].
The [https://www.nps.gov/civilwar/search-battle-units-detail.htm?battleUnitCode=UPA0077RI Civil War Soldiers and Sailors database] lists 3,267 men on its roster for this unit.  


=== Other Sources  ===
=== Other Sources  ===
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*Obreiter, John, ''The Seventy-Seventh Pennsylvania at Shiloh : history of the regiment : the battle of Shiloh.'' (Bethesda, Maryland : University Publications of America, c1992), {{FSC|663582|item|disp=FS Library fiche 6084023}} and ''History of the Seventy-Seventh Pennsylvania volunteers.'' (Salt Lake City, Utah : Filmed by the Genealogical Society of Utah, 2006), {{FSC|300484|item|disp=FS Library film 2409822 Item 5}}
*Obreiter, John, ''The Seventy-Seventh Pennsylvania at Shiloh : history of the regiment : the battle of Shiloh.'' (Bethesda, Maryland : University Publications of America, c1992), {{FSC|663582|item|disp=FS Library fiche 6084023}} and ''History of the Seventy-Seventh Pennsylvania volunteers.'' (Salt Lake City, Utah : Filmed by the Genealogical Society of Utah, 2006), {{FSC|300484|item|disp=FS Library film 2409822 Item 5}}


*Pennsylvania, John Obreiter, and David W. Reed. ''The Seventy-Seventh Pennsylvania at Shiloh: History of the Regiment ; the Battle of Shiloh. Harrisburg'',''Pa'' (Harrisburg Publishing Co, 1905). The Seventy-Seventh Pennsylvania at Shiloh : history of the regiment : the battle of Shiloh [https://www.familysearch.org/library/books/records/item/321297-the-seventy-seventh-pennsylvania-at-shiloh-history-of-the-regiment-the-battle-of-shiloh?offset=1 FamilySearch]. [http://archive.org/stream/seventyseventhpe04penn#page/n13/mode/2up Internet Archive]
*Pennsylvania, John Obreiter, and David W. Reed. ''The Seventy-Seventh Pennsylvania at Shiloh: History of the Regiment ; the Battle of Shiloh. Harrisburg, Pa.'' (Harrisburg Publishing Co, 1905). The Seventy-Seventh Pennsylvania at Shiloh : history of the regiment : the battle of Shiloh [https://www.familysearch.org/library/books/records/item/321297-the-seventy-seventh-pennsylvania-at-shiloh-history-of-the-regiment-the-battle-of-shiloh?offset=1 FamilySearch]. [http://archive.org/stream/seventyseventhpe04penn#page/n13/mode/2up Internet Archive]


*Robinson, William A. ''Civil War journal, 1861-1865.'' (New Brunswick, New Jersey : Rutgers University, 1962), {{FSC|39165|item|disp=FS Library film 888832 Item 6}}
*Robinson, William A. ''Civil War journal, 1861-1865.'' (New Brunswick, New Jersey : Rutgers University, 1962), {{FSC|39165|item|disp=FS Library film 888832 Item 6}}
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*[http://www.pa-roots.com/pacw/infantry/77th/77thorg.html PaRoots] describes the history of this regiment including its organization, battles, and a [http://www.pa-roots.com/pacw/infantry/paregimentsnew3.html roster] for each company. It also lists additional [http://www.pa-roots.com/pacw/infantry/paregimentsnew3.html references].
*[http://www.pa-roots.com/pacw/infantry/77th/77thorg.html PaRoots] describes the history of this regiment including its organization, battles, and a [http://www.pa-roots.com/pacw/infantry/paregimentsnew3.html roster] for each company. It also lists additional [http://www.pa-roots.com/pacw/infantry/paregimentsnew3.html references].


*[http://www.ranger95.com/civil_war_us/penna/infantry/77pav/77th_rgt_inf.html Ranger95] gives a history of this unit and has a roster for each company.
*[http://www.pacivilwar.com/regiment/77th.html 77th Pennsylvania Regiment] at Pennsylvania Civil War Volunteers. Brief history and timeline for this regiment.


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