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''[[United States of America|United States]] [[Image:Gotoarrow.png]] [[United States Military Records|U.S. Military]] [[Image:Gotoarrow.png]] [[South Carolina|South Carolina]] [[Image:Gotoarrow.png]] [[South Carolina Military Records|South Carolina Military]] [[Image:Gotoarrow.png]] [[South Carolina in the Civil War|South Carolina in the Civil War]] [[Image:Gotoarrow.png]] [[South Carolina Civil War Confederate Units 15th through 51st]] [[Image:Gotoarrow.png]]
24th Regiment, South Carolina Infantry''
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''[[United States of America|United States]] [[Image:Gotoarrow.png]] [[United States Military Records|U.S. Military]] [[Image:Gotoarrow.png]] [[South Carolina|South Carolina]] [[Image:Gotoarrow.png]] [[South Carolina Military Records|South Carolina Military]] [[Image:Gotoarrow.png]] [[South Carolina in the Civil War|South Carolina in the Civil War]] [[Image:Gotoarrow.png]] [[South Carolina Civil War Confederate Units 15th through 51st]] [[Image:Gotoarrow.png]] 24th Regiment, South Carolina Infantry''
=== Brief History ===
=== Brief History ===
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The 24th Regiment, South Carolina Infantry was organized during the winter of 1861-1862. It was also known as Capers's Regiment, the 24th South Carolina Sharpshooters and the Gallant 24th. In May, 1863, the 24th Regiment moved to Mississippi and assigned to General Gist's Brigade. It was engaged at Jackson, Mississippi and then joined the Army of Tennessee. On April 9, 1865 it was consolidated with the 16th Regiment Infantry to create the 16th/24th Consolidated Regiment Infantry. Surrendered on April 26, 1865 under the Army of Tennessee.<ref name="CWSS">National Park Service, [http://www.itd.nps.gov/cwss/ The Civil War Soldiers and Sailors System] (accessed 4 January 2011).</ref><ref name="Seigler">Robert S. Seigler. ''South Carolina's Military Organizations During the War Between the States''. (Charleston, South Carolina: The History Press, c2008.), v. 4, p 73-89. {{FHL|1639482|item|disp=FHL book 975.7 M2sr v. 4}}. The book goes into greater detail about the companies and the different military units they served in. Also the book may give more information about the different units this Battalion served with.</ref> <br>
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The 24th Regiment, South Carolina Infantry was organized during the winter of 1861-1862. It was also known as Capers's Regiment, the 24th South Carolina Sharpshooters and the Gallant 24th. In May, 1863, the 24th Regiment moved to Mississippi and assigned to General Gist's Brigade. It was engaged at Jackson, Mississippi and then joined the Army of Tennessee. On April 9, 1865 it was consolidated with the 16th Regiment Infantry to create the 16th/24th Consolidated Regiment Infantry. Surrendered on April 26, 1865 under the Army of Tennessee.<ref name="CWSS">National Park Service, [http://www.itd.nps.gov/cwss/ The Civil War Soldiers and Sailors System] (accessed 4 January 2011).</ref><ref name="Seigler">Robert S. Seigler. ''South Carolina's Military Organizations During the War Between the States''. (Charleston, South Carolina: The History Press, c2008.), v. 4, p 73-89. {{FHL|1639482|item|disp=FHL book 975.7 M2sr v. 4}}. The book goes into greater detail about the companies and the different military units they served in. Also the book may give more information about the different units this Battalion served with.</ref> <br>
=== Companies in this Regiment with the Counties of Origin ===
=== Companies in this Regiment with the Counties of Origin ===
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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.
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.
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Information about the companies, their nicknames and counties of origin is taken from Seigler's<ref name="Seigler" /> and Jones'<ref name="Jones">*Eugene W. Jones, Jr. ''Enlisted for the War
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: The Struggles of the Gallant 24th Regiment, South Carolina Volunteers, Infantry, 1861-1865'' (Hightstown, New Jersey
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Longstreet House, c1997), 497 pages. Book found at {{FHL|645580|item|disp=FHL 975.7 M2j}} and [http://www.worldcat.org/title/enlisted-for-the-war-the-struggles-of-the-gallant-24th-regiment-south-carolina-volunteers-infantry-1861-1865/oclc/
37296353&amp;amp;amp;amp;referer
=brief_results Other Libraries.]</ref> books.
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Information about the companies, their nicknames and counties of origin is taken from Seigler's<ref name="Seigler" /> and Jones'<ref name="Jones">*Eugene W. Jones, Jr. ''Enlisted for the War: The Struggles of the Gallant 24th Regiment, South Carolina Volunteers, Infantry, 1861-1865'' (Hightstown, New Jersey Longstreet House, c1997), 497 pages. Book found at {{FHL|645580|item|disp=FHL 975.7 M2j}} and [http://www.worldcat.org/title/enlisted-for-the-war-the-struggles-of-the-gallant-24th-regiment-south-carolina-volunteers-infantry-1861-1865/oclc/
37296353referer
=brief_results Other Libraries.]</ref> books.
:Company A - (also known as the Marion Rifles) - many men from [[Charleston County, South Carolina|Charleston District (County)]] - Captain Christian B. Sigwald; Captain John H. Steinmeyer
:Company A - (also known as the Marion Rifles) - many men from [[Charleston County, South Carolina|Charleston District (County)]] - Captain Christian B. Sigwald; Captain John H. Steinmeyer
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[[Chester County, South Carolina|Chester District (County)]]; Captain Thomas
[[Chester County, South Carolina|Chester District (County)]]; Captain Thomas
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[[Edgefield County, South Carolina|Edgefield District (County)]]; Captain Tompkins <ref>[http://corktree.tripod.com/South_Carolina_Infantry_Units_in_the_War_of_the_Rebellion 24th South Carolina Volunteers], (accessed 13 Apr 2011).</ref>.
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[[Edgefield County, South Carolina|Edgefield District (County)]]; Captain Tompkins <ref>[http://corktree.tripod.com/South_Carolina_Infantry_Units_in_the_War_of_the_Rebellion 24th South Carolina Volunteers], (accessed 13 Apr 2011).</ref>.
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The [http://www.nps.gov/civilwar/soldiers-and-sailors-database.htm Civil War Soldiers and Sailors database] lists 1,874 men on its roster for this unit. [http://www.nps.gov/civilwar/search-soldiers.htm?submitted=1&SDunitCode=CSC0024RI Roster].
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The [http://www.nps.gov/civilwar/soldiers-and-sailors-database.htm Civil War Soldiers and Sailors database] lists 1,874 men on its roster for this unit. [http://www.nps.gov/civilwar/search-soldiers.htm?submitted=1&SDunitCode=CSC0024RI Roster].
=== Other Sources ===
=== Other Sources ===
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*''Compiled Service Records of Confederate Soldiers Who Served in Organizations from the State of South Carolina''. Microfilm publication M267. Washington, D.C.: National Archives and Records Services, 1958. These records have been indexed and digitized and are available at [http://www.footnote.com Footnote.com] (A subscription website, but is available for use at the Family History Library and some Family History Centers). It has digital Civil War soldier service records and brief regiment histories (located at the bottom of some of the muster rolls).
*''Compiled Service Records of Confederate Soldiers Who Served in Organizations from the State of South Carolina''. Microfilm publication M267. Washington, D.C.: National Archives and Records Services, 1958. These records have been indexed and digitized and are available at [http://www.footnote.com Footnote.com] (A subscription website, but is available for use at the Family History Library and some Family History Centers). It has digital Civil War soldier service records and brief regiment histories (located at the bottom of some of the muster rolls).
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*''A sketch of the war record of the Edisto Rifles, 1861-1865 : Company A, 1st Regiment, S. C. V. Infantry, Colonel Johnson Hagood, provisional Army of the Confederate states, 1861-1862; Company G, 25th Regiment, S. C. V. Infantry, Colonel Charles H. Simonton, Confederate states army, 1862-1865'', by William V Izlar. Camden, South Carolina : J.J. Fox, 1990. {{FHL|765260|item}}, FHL book 975.7 M2iw, FHL fiche 6082623 (3 fiche). Includes lists of men in companies A &
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B in the 1st regiment; companies G &
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F in the 25th regiment; company D of the 20th regiment; and, company I of the 2nd regiment, artillery.
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*''A sketch of the war record of the Edisto Rifles, 1861-1865 : Company A, 1st Regiment, S. C. V. Infantry, Colonel Johnson Hagood, provisional Army of the Confederate states, 1861-1862; Company G, 25th Regiment, S. C. V. Infantry, Colonel Charles H. Simonton, Confederate states army, 1862-1865'', by William V Izlar. Camden, South Carolina : J.J. Fox, 1990. {{FHL|765260|item}}, FHL book 975.7 M2iw, FHL fiche 6082623 (3 fiche). Includes lists of men in companies A & B in the 1st regiment; companies G & F in the 25th regiment; company D of the 20th regiment; and, company I of the 2nd regiment, artillery.
*Hewett, Janet B., ed. ''Supplement to the Official Records of the Union and Confederate Armies''. Wilmington, North Carolina: Broadfoot Pub. Co., c1994-2001. {{FHL|750468|item|disp=FHL book 973 M29u ser. 1 supp. pt. 2 v. 64 and 65}}. Lists officers, companies, some nicknames for the companies and dates involving the company and places where they were stationed. Locate this book at other [http://www.worldcat.org/title/supplement-to-the-official-records-of-the-union-and-confederate-armies/oclc/39379883&referer=brief_results libraries]. Ten Companies (A-K) are listed and engagments listed for December 1861 to August 1864.
*Hewett, Janet B., ed. ''Supplement to the Official Records of the Union and Confederate Armies''. Wilmington, North Carolina: Broadfoot Pub. Co., c1994-2001. {{FHL|750468|item|disp=FHL book 973 M29u ser. 1 supp. pt. 2 v. 64 and 65}}. Lists officers, companies, some nicknames for the companies and dates involving the company and places where they were stationed. Locate this book at other [http://www.worldcat.org/title/supplement-to-the-official-records-of-the-union-and-confederate-armies/oclc/39379883&referer=brief_results libraries]. Ten Companies (A-K) are listed and engagments listed for December 1861 to August 1864.