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=== Brief History  ===
=== Brief History  ===


This regiment was organized at Harrisburg October 18 to November 24, 1862 and mustered out July 27, 1863.<ref>National Park Service, [https://www.nps.gov/civilwar/soldiers-and-sailors-database.htm The Civil War Soldiers and Sailors System], accessed 6 December 2010.</ref>  
This regiment was organized at Harrisburg October 18 to November 24, 1862.It mustered out July 27, 1863. <ref>National Park Service, [http://www.itd.nps.gov/cwss/ The Civil War Soldiers and Sailors System], (accessed 6 December 2010).</ref>  


For more information on the history of the 151st Pennsylvania Infantry, see the following:  
For more information on the history of the 151st Pennsylvania Infantry, see the following:  


*[https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/151st_Pennsylvania_Infantry_Regiment 151st Pennsylvania Infantry Regiment] at Wikipedia
*The Wikipedia article,&nbsp;[http://www.civilwararchive.com/Unreghst/unpainf7.htm#151st 151st Regiment Infantry] (accessed 8 November, 2011) <br>
*[http://www.civilwararchive.com/Unreghst/unpainf7.htm#151st 151st Regiment Infantry] at The Civil War Archive
*The Civil War Archive section, 151st Regiment Infantry, (accessed 26 October 2012).<br>


=== 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. 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. However if you are unsure which company your ancestor was in, try the company recruited in his county first.  


Field Officers and Staff - See [http://www.pa-roots.com/pacw/infantry/151st/151stofficers.html Roster]
Field Officers and Staff - See [http://www.pa-roots.com/pacw/infantry/151st/151stofficers.html Roster]
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Company I - Many men were recruited in Berks and Schuylkill County - See [http://www.pa-roots.com/pacw/infantry/151st/151stcoi.html Roster]
Company I - Many men were recruited in Berks and Schuylkill County - See [http://www.pa-roots.com/pacw/infantry/151st/151stcoi.html Roster]


Company K - Many men were recruited in Berks County - See [http://www.pa-roots.com/pacw/infantry/151st/151stcok.html Roster]
Company K - Many men were recruited in Berks County&nbsp; - See [http://www.pa-roots.com/pacw/infantry/151st/151stcok.html Roster]


=== Regimental History and Roster  ===
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*The [http://www.nps.gov/civilwar/soldiers-and-sailors-database.htm Civil War Soldiers and Sailors database] lists [https://www.nps.gov/civilwar/search-soldiers.htm#sort=score+desc&q=%22151st+Regiment,+Pennsylvania+Infantry%22 1,127 men] on its roster for this unit.  
The [http://www.nps.gov/civilwar/soldiers-and-sailors-database.htm Civil War Soldiers and Sailors database] lists 1,127 men on its roster for this unit. [http://www.nps.gov/civilwar/search-soldiers.htm?submitted=1&SDunitCode=UPA0151RI Roster].
*[https://www.phmc.state.pa.us/Bah/dam/rg/di/r19-65RegisterPaVolunteers/r19-65%20Reg147-159Interface.htm Pennsylvania State Archives] lists company rosters and recruitment locations.


=== Other Sources  ===
=== Other Sources  ===
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*[[Beginning United States Civil War Research|Beginning United States Civil War Research]] gives steps for finding information about a Civil War soldier. It covers the major records that should be used. Additional records are described in ‘Pennsylvania in the Civil War’ and ‘United States Civil War, 1861 to 1865’ (see below).<br>
*[[Beginning United States Civil War Research|Beginning United States Civil War Research]] gives steps for finding information about a Civil War soldier. It covers the major records that should be used. Additional records are described in ‘Pennsylvania in the Civil War’ and ‘United States Civil War, 1861 to 1865’ (see below).<br>


*National Park Service, [https://www.nps.gov/civilwar/soldiers-and-sailors-database.htm The Civil War Soldiers and Sailors System], is searchable by soldier's name and state. It contains basic facts about soldiers on both sides of the Civil War, a list of regiments, descriptions of significant battles, sources of the information, and suggestions for where to find additional information. <br>
*National Park Service, [http://www.itd.nps.gov/cwss/ The Civil War Soldiers and Sailors System], is searchable by soldier's name and state. It contains basic facts about soldiers on both sides of the Civil War, a list of regiments, descriptions of significant battles, sources of the information, and suggestions for where to find additional information. <br>


*[[Pennsylvania in the Civil War|Pennsylvania in the Civil War]] describes many sources, specifically for Pennsylvania, and how to find them. These include compiled service records, pension records, rosters, cemetery records, Internet databases, published books, etc. <br>
*[[Pennsylvania in the Civil War|Pennsylvania in the Civil War]] describes many sources, specifically for Pennsylvania, and how to find them. These include compiled service records, pension records, rosters, cemetery records, Internet databases, published books, etc. <br>
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*[[United States Civil War, 1861 to 1865|United States Civil War, 1861 to 1865]] describes and explains United States and Confederate States records, rather than state records, and how to find them. These include veterans’ censuses, compiled service records, pension records, rosters, cemetery records, Internet databases, published books, etc. <br>
*[[United States Civil War, 1861 to 1865|United States Civil War, 1861 to 1865]] describes and explains United States and Confederate States records, rather than state records, and how to find them. These include veterans’ censuses, compiled service records, pension records, rosters, cemetery records, Internet databases, published books, etc. <br>


*Historical Society of Berks County. ''Historical Review of Berks County''. (Reading, Pa: Historical Society of Berks. Co.], 1935). v. 63, no. 3 Summer 1998 pp 104-107, pp 109-111. Kerry Lanza. "One moment of glory; 151st Pennsylvania Volunteers, with five Berks companies, write history at Gettysburg." {{FSC|1039239|item|FS Library 974.816 B2h v. 63}}. <br>
*Historical Society of Berks County.''Historical Review of Berks County''. (Reading, Pa: Historical Society of Berks. Co.], 1935). v. 63, no. 3 Summer 1998 pp 104-107, pp 109-111. Kerry Lanza. "One moment of glory; 151st Pennsylvania Volunteers, with five Berks companies, write history at Gettysburg." {{FHL|1039239|item|FHL 974.816 B2h v. 63}}. [http://www.berkshistory.org/articles/civil2.html BerksHistory]<br>


*Staudt, Alfred D. 'Diary of Alfred D. Staudt.' (Journal Article), {{FSC|1038832|item|disp=FS Library v. 41, no. 1 (winter 1975)}}.
*[http://www.pa-roots.com/pacw/infantry/151st/151storg.html PaRoots] gives a history of this regiment and includes [http://www.pa-roots.com/pacw/infantry/paregimentsnew2.html rosters] for each company. It also lists additional [http://www.pa-roots.com/pacw/infantry/paregimentsnew2.html references].<br>


*[http://www.pa-roots.com/pacw/infantry/151st/151storg.html PaRoots] gives a history of this regiment and includes [http://www.pa-roots.com/pacw/infantry/paregimentsnew2.html rosters] for each company. It also lists additional [http://www.pa-roots.com/pacw/infantry/paregimentsnew2.html references].<br>
*[http://ranger95.com/civil_war_us/penna/infantry/151st_rgt_inf.html Ranger95] describes the history of this regiment. It lists rosters for each company. It includes an image of the monument for this regiment.<br>


*[http://www.pacivilwar.com/regiment/151st.html PaCivilWar] outlines the organization and battles of this regiment.<br>
*[http://www.pacivilwar.com/regiment/151st.html PaCivilWar] outlines the organization and battles of this regiment.<br>

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Brief History[edit | edit source]

This regiment was organized at Harrisburg October 18 to November 24, 1862.It mustered out July 27, 1863. [1]

For more information on the history of the 151st Pennsylvania Infantry, see the following:

  • The Wikipedia article, 151st Regiment Infantry (accessed 8 November, 2011)
  • The Civil War Archive section, 151st Regiment Infantry, (accessed 26 October 2012).

Companies in this Regiment with the Counties of Origin[edit | edit source]

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.

Field Officers and Staff - See Roster

Company A - Many men were recruited in Susquehanna County - See Roster

Company B - Many men were recruited in Pike County - See Roster

Company C - Many men were recruited in Susquehanna County - See Roster

Company D - Many men were recruited in Juniata County - See Roster

Company E - Many men were recruited in Berks County - See Roster

Company F - Many men were recruited in Warren County - See Roster

Company G - Many men were recruited in Berks County - See Roster

Company H - Many men were recruited in Berks County - See Roster

Company I - Many men were recruited in Berks and Schuylkill County - See Roster

Company K - Many men were recruited in Berks County  - See Roster


The Civil War Soldiers and Sailors database lists 1,127 men on its roster for this unit. Roster.

Other Sources[edit | edit source]

  • Beginning United States Civil War Research gives steps for finding information about a Civil War soldier. It covers the major records that should be used. Additional records are described in ‘Pennsylvania in the Civil War’ and ‘United States Civil War, 1861 to 1865’ (see below).
  • National Park Service, The Civil War Soldiers and Sailors System, is searchable by soldier's name and state. It contains basic facts about soldiers on both sides of the Civil War, a list of regiments, descriptions of significant battles, sources of the information, and suggestions for where to find additional information.
  • Pennsylvania in the Civil War describes many sources, specifically for Pennsylvania, and how to find them. These include compiled service records, pension records, rosters, cemetery records, Internet databases, published books, etc.
  • United States Civil War, 1861 to 1865 describes and explains United States and Confederate States records, rather than state records, and how to find them. These include veterans’ censuses, compiled service records, pension records, rosters, cemetery records, Internet databases, published books, etc.
  • Historical Society of Berks County.Historical Review of Berks County. (Reading, Pa: Historical Society of Berks. Co.], 1935). v. 63, no. 3 Summer 1998 pp 104-107, pp 109-111. Kerry Lanza. "One moment of glory; 151st Pennsylvania Volunteers, with five Berks companies, write history at Gettysburg." FHL Collection. BerksHistory
  • Ranger95 describes the history of this regiment. It lists rosters for each company. It includes an image of the monument for this regiment.
  • PaCivilWar outlines the organization and battles of this regiment.

References[edit | edit source]

  1. ↑ National Park Service, The Civil War Soldiers and Sailors System, (accessed 6 December 2010).
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