Historical Sketch and Roster of the South Carolina 2nd Infantry Regiment State Troops
Author | : John Rigdon |
Publisher | : |
Total Pages | : 343 |
Release | : 2020-02-26 |
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The 2nd Regiment, South Carolina State Troops was organized on July 7, 1863. It was organized for six months State service from 1 August 1863. It was composed of companies formed from various regiments of the South Carolina Militia. It did not go into active service until September 4-5, 1863. The 2nd Regiment served until February 2, 1864. Many of the men probably served throughout the remainder of the war in advance of Sherman's invasion. Companies Company A - Orangeburg & Lexington Counties Company B - Edgefield County Company C - Orangeburg County Company D - Colleton (Beaufort?) County Company E - Barnwell & Beaufort Counties Company F - Newberry & Lexington Counties Company G - Orangeburg & Lexington Counties Company H - Colleton County Company I - Edgefield County Company K - Barnwell & Beaufort Counties