87th Regiment, United States Colored Infantry (New Organization)

United States U.S. Military United States Colored Troops in the Civil War 87th Regiment, United States Colored Infantry

Brief History
Organized November 26, 1864, as 81st United States Colored Infantry (New) Designated 87th U.S. Colored Infantry (New) on December 19, 1864, by consolidation of 87th (Old) and 96th United States Colored Troops. Attached to United States Forces, Texas, Dept. of the Gulf, to August, 1865. Consolidated with 84th United States Colored Troops August 14,1865.

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
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.