20th Regiment, Wisconsin Infantry
United States 
U.S. Military Wisconsin Wisconsin Military Wisconsin in the Civil War 20th Regiment, Wisconsin Infantry
Brief History
Organized at Madison, Wisconsin, and mustered in August 23, 1862. Ordered to Galveston, Texas, June 22, and duty there until July 14. Mustered out July 14, 1865. [1]
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
References
- ↑ National Park Service, The Civil War Soldiers and Sailors System, (accessed 6 December 2010).