17th Regiment, New Hampshire Infantry

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Brief History
Organization of the 17th Regiment New Hampshire Infantry commenced November 19, 1862; not completed, and the two Companies formed were transferred to the 2nd New Hampshire Infantry, April 16, 1863.

For more information about the 17th Regiment, New Hampshire Infantry and its history, see:


 * History of the Seventeenth regiment, New Hampshire volunteer infantry, 1862-1863 Google Books Also available at the Family History Library.

Company Rosters

 * New Hampshire Infantry Page - New Hampshire Heritage
 * Seventeenth New Hampshire Regiment Rosters - This is not a complete roster.
 * The following Company Rosters come from the History of the Sixteenth Regiment, New Hampshire Volunteers, by Adjutant Luther Tracy Townsend. Photographs and biographical sketches are included.


 * Company A - See page 359.
 * Company B - See page 377.
 * Company C - See page 400.
 * Company D - See page 415.
 * Company E - See page 444.
 * Company F - See page 462.
 * Company G - See page 480.
 * Company H - See page 501.
 * Company I - See page 525.
 * Company K - See page 549.

Source Material

 * New Hampshire in the Great Rebellion, by Otis F.R. Waite. Available at the FHL US/CAN Book 974.2 M2w. Also available online with Google Books. This book shows information on the Seventeenth Regiment, starting on page 535.
 * Revised register of the soldiers and sailors of New Hampshire in the War of the Rebellion, 1861-1866; - Book that contains a good summary of each New Hampshire regiment. Also contains alphabetical rosters that list the birth place, age or enlistment, place of residence at the time of enlistment. Available at the FHL US/CAN Book 974.2 M23nh or microfilm FHL US/CAN 1697872 Item 1-2.