17th Regiment, North Carolina Infantry (1st Organization)

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Brief History
17th Regiment, North Carolina Infantry (1st Organization) [formerly the 7th Volunteers] was assembled at Plymouth, North Carolina, in June, 1861. It surrendered on April 26, 1865, with the Army of Tennessee.

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.

Company A - many men from Pasquotank County

Company B - many men from Hyde County

Company C - many men from Pitt County

Company D - many men from Hertford County

Company E - many men from Currituck County

Company F - many men from Martin County

Company G - many men from Martin County

Company H - many men from Washington County

Company I - many men from Perquimans County

Company K - many men from Beaufort County

Company L - many men from Perquimans County

The information about the companies comes fromA Guide to Military Organizations and Installations North Carolina 1861-1865 Information about the companies and their rosters are in Manarin and Jordan, North Carolina Troops 1861-1865 A Roster.

Other Sources
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.