16th Regiment, Virginia Infantry (Confederate)

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Brief History
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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.

Company A ( Marion Rangers)

Company B ( Suffolk Continentals)

Company C ( Virginia Defenders)

Company D ( Isle of Wright Rifle Greys)

Company E ( Sussex Riflemen)

Company F ( Fleet Rifle Guard)

Company H ( Norfolk Light Artillery Blues)

Company I  ( Manchester Artillery)

Company K ( Lee's Life Guard)

The information above is from 16th Virginia Infantry, by Benjamin H. Trask