The Battle of Fort Fisher, N.C.

Saturday, May 1, 2010

Union Soldiers from McHenry County, Illinois

Since I now live in McHenry County, I have become interested in its role in the Civil War.

These Illinois regiments had companies composed largely of men from the county.

15TH ILLINOIS-- Companies A, C and F. Company A was organized April 22, 1861, in Woodstock, Illinois, and entered service May 24, 1861.

36TH ILLINOIS-- Co. A, from McHenry and Kane counties, Co. H from McHenry Co.

95TH ILLINOIS-- Companies A, C, D, E, F, H and I

153RD ILLINOIS-- Company K


CAVALRY

8TH ILLINOIS-- Company G from McHenry and Cook counties.

17TH ILLINOIS-- Company G from McHenry County

A Fair Number of Men. --Old B-Runner

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