61st Regiment, Massachusetts Infantry

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Brief History
The 61st Regiment, Massachusetts Infantry was organized at Gallop's Island, Boston Harbor, August to October, 1864, and mustered out July 16. They were moved to Reedville, Mass., July 20, 22, and discharged August 1, 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.

Other Sources
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 * Civil War Soldiers and Sailors System, (accessed 9 Dec. 2010) can be searched by soldier's name or by regiment; includes regimental rosters and additional history of the regiment.