1st Regiment, Rhode Island Infantry (3 months, 1861)

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Brief History
The 1st Regiment, Rhode Island Infantry was organized in Rhode Island, April, 1861. It served for 3 moths. They left Washington for home on July 25, 1861. It was mustered out August 2, 1861.

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

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/1st_rhode_Island_Infantry

Civil War Archive

cmdrmierka.tripod.com/

First Regiment Rhode Island U.S. Volunteers | Ask.com Encyclopedia

Rhode Island Grand Army of the Republic Civil War Museum &amp; Library