1st Regiment, South Carolina Infantry (Colored)

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Brief History
Organized at Beaufort, South Carolina, January 31, 1863. Designation of Regiment changed to 33rd U.S. Colored Troops February 8, 1864, which see.

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.


 * United States Colored Troops in the Civil War lists additional sources about the African American troops.