4th Regiment, Rhode Island Infantry

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Brief History
The 4th Regiment, Rhode Island Infantry was organized at Providence, 1861. The old members were mustered out October 15, 1864. The Veterans and Recruits were consolidated with 7th Rhode Island Infantry.

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
Books

Allen, George H. Forty-six months with the Fourth Rhode Island Volunteers in the war of 1861 to 1865, comprising a history of its marches, battles and camp life. FHL film 1550109

Internet sites

Albros in the Civil War- lists people with the surname of Albro in the Civil War.

Antietam.aotw.org - has information on officers, maps, battlefield tablets and chain of command.

Brown's on the Civil War from Rhode Island - list people with the surename of Brown in the Civil War.

Civil War in the East is a reference guide to America's Civil War.

Civil War Reference.com- History of the 4th Rhode Island Infantry Regiment.

Mattesons in the Civil War - lists people with the surname of Matteson in the Civil War.

Union Army Regimental History Index - is an index of regimental Histories

Wikipediahas brief history, service, losses and references.