1st Regiment, Washington Infantry (Union)

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Brief History
Companies "A," "B," "C" and "D," organized at Alcartraz Island, San Francisco, California, January to April, 1862. The other companies organized at San Francisco and in Oregon at various dates. The regiment mustered out December 11, 1865.

For additional informaion, see the Wikipedia article, Washington in the American Civil War.

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 San Francisco, California

Company B - many men from San Francisco, California

Company C - many men from San Francisco, California

Company D - many men from San Francisco, California

Company E - many men from San Francisco, California

Company F - many men from Fort Vancouver, Washington or Oregon

Company G - many men from California

Company H - many men from Fort Walla Walla, Washington or California

Company I

Company K - many men from Washington Territory

For additional history, see the Wikipedia article, 1st Regiment Washington Territory Volunteer Infantry.

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.