11th Regiment, United States Colored Heavy Artillery

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Brief History
Organized as 14th Rhode Island Colored Heavy Artillery August 28, 1863- January 25, 1864. 1st Corps de Afrique Heavy Artillery. Designation changed to 8th U.S. Colored Heavy Artillery, April 4, 1864. Designated 7th Regiment Heavy Artillery April 4, 1864. 10th Regiment Heavy Artillery May 21, 1864. Mustered out Ocotber 2, 1865 or February 22, 1867.

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: Rhode Island in the Civil War

Ft. Smith's Black Civil War Regiment The 11th U.S. Colored Infantry. By Angela Y. Walton-Raji