11th Regiment, United States Colored Infantry (Old Organization)

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Brief History
Organized at Fort Smith, Arkansas, December 19, 1863, to September 23, 1864. It consolidated with 112th and 113th to form new 113th U. S. Colored Troop April 22, 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, is searchable by soldier's name and state. It contains basic facts about soldiers on both sides of the Civil War, a list of regiments, descriptions of significant battles, sources of the information, and suggestions for where to find additional information.

FamilySearch Wiki: Arkansas in the Civil War and Arkansas Military