51st Regiment, Wisconsin Infantry.

United States  U.S. Military   Wisconsin     Wisconsin Military   Wisconsin in the Civil War 51st Regiment, Wisconsin Infantry.

Brief History
The 51st Regiment, Wisconsin Infantry was organized at Camp Washburn, Milwaukee, Wisconsin, March 20-April 29, 1865. (Cos. "G," "H," "I" and "K" did not leave the State and were mustered out May 6, 1865.) Company "A" at Crawford River; "B" at Carondelet; "C" and "D" at Kingville; Companies "E" and "F" at Pleasant Hill. They were mustered out at Madison, Wisconsin, August 16-30, 1865.

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.