4th Regiment, United States Colored Heavy Artillery

United States U.S. Military United States Colored Troops in the Civil War 4th Regiment, United States Colored Heavy Artillery

Brief History
Organized as 2nd Tennessee Heavy Artillery (African Descent)June 16, 1863-April 19, 1864. Designated 3rd Heavy Artillery March 11, 1864, and 4th Heavy Artillery April 26, 1864. Mustered out February 25, 1866.

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.