2nd Regiment, South Carolina Volunteers, Consolidated

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Brief History
The 2nd Regiment, South Carolina Volunteers, Consolidated was organized on April 9, 1865. It was made up by the combining of the 2nd Regiment, South Carolina Volunteers, the 20th Regiment Infantry, and parts of the the Battalions of the 1st, 2nd, 6th, and 7th military units. The 2nd Rigiment, South Carolina Volunters, Consolidated surrendered with the Army of Tennessee on April 9, 1865.

Joseph H. Crute, Jr.'s book, "Units of the Confederate States Army", contains no history for this unit.

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

 * Seigler, Robert S. South Carolina's Military Organizations During the War Between the States. Charleston, South Carolina: The History Press, c2008. . This book has an overview about the creation of the military units for service during the Civil War. There are four volumes which are divided into areas of the State. There is information about the different military units including dates of organization and service, company officers, battle engagements, company names and places of origin, and a few pictures. This book is also available through other libraries.