1st/27th Consolidated Regiment, Tennessee Infantry (Confederate)

United States  U.S. Military   Tennessee    Tennessee Military   Tennessee in the Civil War 1st/27th Consolidated Regiment, Tennessee Infantry 1st Infantry Regiment Volunteers

Brief History
This regiment was organized in Nashville, Tennessee, in May, 1861. Chickamauga totalled 456 men and 290 arms in December, 1863. It surrendered with less that 125 effectives.

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
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.