11th Regiment, South Carolina Reserves (90 days 1862-63)

Brief History
The 11th Regiment, South Carolina Reserves was one of the regiments of the 1st Corps of Reserves. It was organized by late summer/early fall of 1862 and served from November 11, 1862 to February 16, 1863. See Robert S. Seigler's book for more detail.

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.

Information about the companies is from Seigler's book.


 * Company A - Barnwell Distict (County)


 * Company B -


 * Company C -


 * Company D - Colleton District (County)


 * Company E -


 * Company F - Barnwell District (County) and Beaufort District (County)


 * Company G - Orangeburg District (County)


 * Company H - Orangeburg District (County)


 * Company I - Colleton District (County)


 * Company K - Colleton District (County)


 * Company L - Barnwell District (County) and Beaufort District (County)

The Civil War Soldiers and Sailors database lists 552 men on its roster for this unit. Roster.

Other Source Material

 * Civil War Soldiers and Sailors System can be searched by soldier's name or by regiment; includes regimental rosters and additional history of the regiment. This site uses Joseph H. Crute's book, Units of the Confederate States Army as their main source for the regiment history., WorldCat. Crute's book does not have a history on this unit.


 * Civil War Soldiers and Sailors System can be searched by soldier's name or by regiment; includes regimental rosters and additional history of the regiment. This site uses Joseph H. Crute's book, Units of the Confederate States Army as their main source for the regiment history., WorldCat.


 * 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.

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