7th Regiment, Rhode Island Infantry
United States 
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Brief History
The 7th Regiment, Rhode Island was organized at Providence May to September, 1862. It was mustered out June 9, 1865.[1]
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
Books
- Grandchamp, Robert. The Seventh Rhode Island Infantry in the Civil War. FHL book 974.5 M2gr
- Hopkins, William P.The Seventh Regiment Rhode Island Volunteers in the Civil War, 1862-1865. FHL book 974.5 M2h, film # 928040 Item 2.
Internet sites
Albros in the Civil War - A list of people with the surname of Albros.
Brown's in the Civil War - A list of people with the surname of Brown from Rhode Island.
Wikipedia - Article on the 7th Regiment, Rhode Island Infantry
Civil War Archive - Union Regimental Histories
Civil War in the East - A reference guide to America's Civil War
Civil War Reference. com - History of the 7th Rhode Island Infantry Regiment.
Mattesons in the Civil War - People with the surname of Matteson in the Civil War.
References
- ↑ National Park Service, The Civil War Soldiers and Sailors System, (accessed 6 December 2010).