17th Regiment, South Carolina Infantry

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Brief History
17th Infantry Regiment was formed early in 1862 with men from Barnwell, York, Chester, Lancaster, and Fairfield counties. It served on the coast of South Carolina, then moved to Virginia. During the war it was brigaded under Generals Evans, Elliott, and Wallace. Surrendered April 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.

Other Sources

 * Edwards, W. H. A Condensed History of Seventeenth Regiment S.C.V., C.S.A. : From its Organization to the Close of the War   ( Columbia, S.C. : R.L. Bryan, 1908), 55 pages. Microfiche copies at  and Other Libraries.