Palmetto Sharpshooters Regiment, South Carolina (Jenkins') (1st Palmetto)

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Brief History
Palmetto Regiment Sharpshooters was organized in April, 1862, with transfers from the 2nd, 5th, and 9th South Carolina Infantry Regiments. Sent to Virginia, the unit was assigned to General R.H. Anderson's, Jenkins', and Bratton's Brigade .



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
Web Sites


 * Anderson County SCGenWeb Project, The Palmetto Sharpshooters Camp #1428, Sons of Confederate Veterans of Anderson, South Carolina, (accessed 25 Mar 2011). The Palmetto Riflemen Composite Photo.