1st Regiment, Wisconsin Infantry

United States U.S. Military Wisconsin Wisconsin  Military Wisconsin  in the Civil War

Brief History

Organized at Camp Scott, Milwaukee, Wisconsin, and mustered in October 19, 1861<br>Non-Veterans ordered to Nashville, Tennessee, September 21. Veterans and Recruits transferred to 21st Wisconsin Infantry. Regiment mustered out October 13, 1864.<br>

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.

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

References

Wisconsin_-_Military_-_Civil_War,_1861-1865