25th Regiment, United States Colored Infantry

United States U.S. Military United States Colored Troops in the Civil War 25th Regiment, United States Colored Infantry

Brief History
Organized at Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, January 13 to February 12, 1864. Sailed for New Orleans, Louisiana, on Steamer "Suwahnee" March 15, 1864 (Right Wing). Vessel sprung a leak off Hatteras and put into harbor at Beaufort, North Carolina. Duty there in the defences, under Gen. Wessells, till April, then proceeded to New Orleans, arriving May 1. Designation changed to 93rd U.S. Colored Troops. April 4, 1864. Mustered out December 6, 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
National Park Service, The Civil War Soldiers and Sailors System, searchable by soldier's name(accessed 6 December 2010).

25th United States Colored Regiment Pennsylvania Volunteers- history and service http://www.pa-roots.com/pacw/usct/25thusct/25thusctorg.html

FamilySearch Wiki: Pennsylvania in the Civil War, Louisiana in the Civil War, North Carolina in the Civil War