1st Regiment, District of Columbia Infantry

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Brief History
The 1st Regiment, District of Columbia Infantry was organized at Washington, D. C., July 23 to October 25, 1861. It consolidated with the 2nd Regiment District of Columbia Infantry February 28, 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.