25th Regiment, United States Colored Infantry

United States U.S. Military United States Colored Troops in the Civil War

Brief History
Organized at Philadelphia, Pennsylvania., January 3 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. 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, (accessed 6 December 2010).