1st Regiment, West Virginia Infantry

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Brief History
The 1st Regiment, West Virginia Infantry was organized and mustered in between May 10 and May 23, 1861. All companies mustered out August 27, 1861.

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" at Wheeling May 10, 1861

Company "B" at Wheeling May 11, 1861

Company "C" at Wheeling May 15, 1861

Company "D" at Steubenville, Ohio, May 15, 1861

Company "E" at Wheeling May 16, 1861

Company "F" at Wellsburg May, 17, 1861

Company "G" at Wellsburg May 18, 1861

Company "H" in Marshall County May 21, 1861

Company "I" in Hancock County May 21, 1861

Company "K" at Wheeling May 23, 1861, 1861

in this Regiment with the Counties of Origin

All companies mustered out August 27, 1861

Other Sources
National Park Service, The Civil War Soldiers and Sailors System, (accessed 6 December 2010).

Union Regimental Histories click Here

For a list of Company Officers and Enlisted Men: Click here