Hospital Guards, Rhode Island Infantry

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Brief History
The Hospital Guards, Rhode Island Infantry was organized at Portsmouth Grove December 6, 1862. It was mustered out August 26, 1865.

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
Internet sites

Wikipedia - a list of military unites raised by the state of Rhode Island during the American Civil War.

Civil War Index- Primary Source Material on the Soldiers and the Battles

Civil War Military Records - Rhode Island Historical Society - Guards Related Papers from Hospital Guards, Rhode Island Volunteers

Rootsweb.ancestry.com- History of Providence County, Rhode Island - VIII

Mattesons in the Civil War- a list of people with the surname of Matteson who served in the Civil War.

Men at Prescott- a list of men which are buried at Prescott who served during the Civil War.

Higgins in the Civil War- a list of people who served in the Civil War.

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