71st Regiment, United States Colored Infantry

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Brief History
Organized at Black River Bridge and Natchez, Mississippi, and Alexandria, Louisiana, March 3, to August 13, 1864. Attached to District of Natchez, Mississippi District of Vicksburg, Mississippi. Consolidated with 70th Regiment United States Colored Troops Mustered out November 8, 1864.

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.

Wikipedia- 71st United States Colored Infantry Regiment: http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/71st_United_States_Colored_Infantry_Regiment

FamilySearch Wiki: Mississippi in the Civil War  and  Louisiana in the Civil War