37th Regiment, Illinois Infantry
United States 
U.S. Military Illinois Illinois Military Illinois in the Civil War 37th Regiment, Illinois Infantry
Brief History[edit | edit source]
The 37th Regiment, Illinois Infantry was organized at Chicago, Illinois, and mustered in September 18, 1861. It moved to Houston July 17. Mustered out May 15, 1866. [1]
Companies in this Regiment with County 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.
Other Sources
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WEBSITES
- Civil War Soldiers and Sailors System, (accessed 30 Dec. 2010) can be searched by soldier's name or by regiment; includes regimental rosters and additional history of the regiment.
BOOKS
Illinois
- ↑ National Park Service, The Civil War Soldiers and Sailors System, (accessed 15 January 2011).