The following is a biographical roster of the officers and enlisted men of the Eleventh (11th) South Carolina Volunteer Infantry Regiment. If you have any corrections, suggestions, or additional information, photographs, etc., that you would like to contribute, submit them to the Webmaster.

The Regimental Field & Staff of the Eleventh (11th) South Carolina Volunteer Infantry Regiment would be appointed on May 20th, 1861, under the leadership of Colonel William C. Heyward, with additional officers being assigned throughout the early stages of the formation of the regiment.

The 'Calhoun Light Artillery' was organized in early 1861 by Captain William M. Murray with volunteers from Edisto, Fenwick's & Musselboro Islands in Colleton District, South Carolina. Assigned as Company B of Heyward's Regiment in early May, the men were detailed to duty constructing earthworks and fortifications along the South Edisto River's until April 26th, when they moved to the North Edisto River. From April 26th to June 19th, 1861, the company was encamped as the garrison of the works protecting the North Edisto River from any possible Federal advance. When the regiment was accepted for Confederate service the company declined to volunteer, and was officially disbanded in mid-June 1861, with the members returning home or re-enlisting in other organizations.

The 'St. Paul's Rifles' were organized in November 1860 in Colleton District, South Carolina, the men electing Benjamin Burgh Smith as their Captain, and upon the secession of South Carolina offered their services to the Governor for active duty. The offer's acceptance was delayed, and it was not until May 1861 that the company officially began organizing for active service, being officially mustered into service as Company B of the Eleventh (11th) South Carolina Volunteer Infantry Regiment on June 18th, 1861, at their camp along the North Edisto River, South Carolina, for twelve months' service. The company replaced the original Company B (Calhoun Light Artillery) which had declined to enter Confederate service and was disbanded.

The company served with the regiment and was in camp near Hardeeville when Captain Smith was promoted to Major in September 1861 and Lieutenant William C. Meggett was promoted to fill the vacancy. On March 14th, 1862, the company re-enlisted at Camp Allen, South Carolina, for three years' service, and on May 3rd, 1862, elected new officers, Captain Meggett lost re-election and was replaced by 2nd Lieutenant Richard J. LaRoche, who resigned less than a week later, and Julius J. Wescoat was elected to fill his place and would led the company for the remainder of the war. With the losses sustained during their service the company was temporarily consolidated with the rest of the regiment on March 10th, 1865, as part of Rion's Consolidated Regiment, and the remnants surrendered with that regiment on April 26th, 1865, at Durham Station, North Carolina.

The 'Summerville Guards' were organized in May and June 1861 with volunteers from Colleton and Charleston District's, South Carolina, the men electing Josiah Bedon as their Captain. The company was officially mustered into service as Company C of the Eleventh (11th) South Carolina Volunteer Infantry Regiment on July 6th, 1861, at Hilton Head, South Carolina, for twelve months' service, and being mustered into Confederate service on August 25th, 1861. Serving with the regiment along the coast, the men re-enlisted for three years' service on March 14th, 1862, at Camp Lee near Hardeeville, and on May 3rd, 1862, the company officers were completely replaced, with the men electing Thomas D. Ledbetter as Captain.

Leadbetter would lead the company until he was mortally wounded in action on May 14th, 1864, in the fighting at Drewry's Bluff, and died later that day. His position as Captain remained vacant for the rest of the company's existence, it being led by the junior officers. With the losses sustained during their service the company was temporarily consolidated with the rest of the regiment on March 10th, 1865, as part of Rion's Consolidated Regiment, and the remnants surrendered with that regiment on April 26th, 1865, at Durham Station, North Carolina.

The 'Whippy Swamp Guard' was organized with men from near Crocketville, Beaufort District (now Hampton County), South Carolina, under Captain John J. Harrison. The company was officially mustered into service as Company D of the Eleventh (11th) South Carolina Volunteer Infantry Regiment on July 15th, 1861, at Bay Point, South Carolina, for twelve months' service. Serving with the regiment along the coast, the men re-enlisted for three years' service on March 14th, 1862, at Camp Allen near Hardeeville, and on May 3rd, 1862, and elected a new slate of officers and 1st Lieutenant John J. Gooding became Captain, replacing Captain Harrison who had been elected as Major of the Regiment.

In November 1862 Captain Gooding was promoted to Major, following the death of Major Harrison, and 2nd Lieutenant Henry K. Huck was promoted to Captain of the Company. Huck would led the until January 1865, when he was captured in the fighting at Fort Fisher near Wilmington, North Carolina, and though paroled in February 1865, he never rejoined the company. With the losses sustained during their service the company was temporarily consolidated with the rest of the regiment on March 10th, 1865, as part of Rion's Consolidated Regiment, and the remnants surrendered with that regiment on April 26th, 1865, at Durham Station, North Carolina.

The 'Hamilton Guard's was organized with men from Beaufort District, South Carolina, under Captain Middleton Stewart. The company was officially mustered into service as Company E of the Eleventh (11th) South Carolina Volunteer Infantry Regiment on June 24th, 1861, at Bay Point, South Carolina, for twelve months' service. Serving with the regiment along the coast, the men re-enlisted for three years' service on March 14th, 1862, at Camp Heyward near Hardeeville, and on May 3rd, 1862, elected new officers to lead the company, at this time 1st Sergeant John H. Mickler was elected as Captain of the company, Captain Stewart having lost his bid for re-election. Mickler would serve with the company throughout its service during the war. With the losses sustained during their service the company was temporarily consolidated with the rest of the regiment on March 10th, 1865, as part of Rion's Consolidated Regiment, and the remnants surrendered with that regiment on April 26th, 1865, at Durham Station, North Carolina.

The 'Bamberg Guards' were organized in Bamberg, Barnwell District (now Bamberg County), South Carolina, by Captain W.B. Rice. Accepted into service they were initially assigned as Company F of the Eleventh (11th) South Carolina Volunteer Infantry Regiment, however, on June 26th, 1861, due to the refusal of the 'Republican Blues' (Company I) of the 1st (Hagood's) South Carolina Volunteer Infantry Regiment to enter Confederate service, the companies were transferred between the two regiments.

Joining the 1st Infantry Regiment near Charleston the company was officially mustered into State service as Company K (2) of the regiment on August 22nd, 1861, at Summerville, South Carolina, to date from April 12th, 1861, for the period of twelve months' service. In November 1861 the company members chose not to enter Confederate service and the Bamberg Guards were officially disbanded on November 26th, 1861, with the members returning home or enlisting in other commands.

The 'Republican Blues' were organized with volunteers from Barnwell District, South Carolina, by Captain James White. The company was assigned to the First (1st) South Carolina Volunteer Infantry Regiment, under Colonel Johnson Hagood, and was mustered into State service as Company I of the regiment on April 12th, 1861, for twelve months service. In May 1861 when the discussion of the regiment entering Confederate service was brought forward, the company unanimously refused, preferring to remain in the State service, and on June 26th, 1861, an exchange between regiments was affected with the 'Bamberg Guards' of the Eleventh (11th) Infantry Regiment being transferred to the First (1st) Regiment and the 'Republican Blues' joining the Eleventh (11th) Regiment.

Joining the regiment at their camp near Hardeeville, the company was designated as Company F and entered into active service with the unit. As the issue of Confederate service was brought forward, the company again voted to decline entering Confederate service, and on November 26th, 1861, the 'Republican Blues' were officially disbanded, with the members returning home or re-enlisting in other commands, several of them joining Company I (2) of the regiment.

The 'Yemassee Volunteers' were organized with men from Beaufort District, South Carolina, under Captain W.W. Elliott. Joining the regiment as an unassigned company the men were officially mustered into service as Company F of the Eleventh (11th) South Carolina Volunteer Infantry Regiment on August 5th, 1861, at Braddock's Point, South Carolina, for twelve months' service. With the disbanding of the 'Republican Blues' in November 1861 the company was designated as Company F of the regiment, taking the place of that company.

Serving with the regiment along the coast, the men re-enlisted for three years' service on March 14th, 1862, near Hardeeville, and on May 3rd, 1862, elected new company officers, with Benjmain F. Wyman being selected by the men as Captain of the company. Serving with the regiment throughout its campaigns, battles and marches, the company found itself greatly reduced by early 1865. Due to these losses the company was temporarily consolidated with the rest of the regiment on March 10th, 1865, as part of Rion's Consolidated Regiment, and the remnants surrendered with that regiment on April 26th, 1865, at Durham Station, North Carolina.

The 'Butler Guards' (sometimes shown as Butler Rifles) were organized with men from Colleton District, South Carolina, under Captain John J. Maguire. The company was officially mustered into service as Company G of the Eleventh (11th) South Carolina Volunteer Infantry Regiment on August 20th, 1861, at Otter Island, South Carolina, for twelve months' service.

Serving with the regiment along the coast, the men re-enlisted for three years' service on March 14th, 1862, near Hardeeville, and on May 3rd, 1862, elected new company officers, with W.D. McMillan being selected by the men as Captain of the company. Serving with the regiment throughout its campaigns, battles and marches, the company found itself greatly reduced by early 1865. Due to these losses the company was temporarily consolidated with the rest of the regiment on March 10th, 1865, as part of Rion's Consolidated Regiment, and the remnants surrendered with that regiment on April 26th, 1865, at Durham Station, North Carolina.

The 'St. George Volunteers' were organized with men from Colleton District, South Carolina, under Captain Jacob Weathers. The company was officially mustered into service as Company H of the Eleventh (11th) South Carolina Volunteer Infantry Regiment on July 26th, 1861, at Hilton Head, South Carolina, for twelve months' service. In late 1861 Captain Weather resigned his commission and returned home; First Lieutenant Daniel S. Canaday was promoted to the vacancy and served until the reorganization of the company.

Serving with the regiment along the coast, the men re-enlisted for three years' service on March 14th, 1862, at Camp Sturgeon near Hardeeville, and on May 3rd, 1862, elected new company officers, with Lieutenant Thomas E. Raysor being selected by the men as Captain of the company. Serving with the regiment throughout its campaigns, battles and marches, the company found itself greatly reduced by early 1865. Due to these losses the company was temporarily consolidated with the rest of the regiment on March 10th, 1865, as part of Rion's Consolidated Regiment, and the remnants surrendered with that regiment on April 26th, 1865, at Durham Station, North Carolina.

The 'Colleton Rifles' were organized by John D. Edwards with volunteers from Colleton District, South Carolina, in May & June 1861. Assigned to Colonel Heyward's Regiment, the joined them near Beaufort, South Carolina, and on June 17th, 1861, were officially mustered into State service as Company I of the Eleventh (11th) South Carolina Volunteer Infantry Regiment in camp along the South Edisto River, South Carolina, for twelve months' service.

Remaining in camp along the South Edisto, the company suffered a mutiny on August 25th, 1861, in consequence of the men not having been paid for their services. With considerable difficulty the control over the company was restored, and the ring leaders were arrested and imprisoned, and by the end of the month the company was once more reported as being in good condition. Following this incident Captain Edwards resigned, and his place was taken by First Lieutenant J.S. Anderson. When the question of entering Confederate service was put before the company in November 1861, the men were against it, and on November 25th, 1861, the company was officially disbanded, with the men returning home or joining other units.

With the disbanding of several of the companies in November 1861, after declining to enter Confederate service, Colonel Heyward organized a new company in January 1862 out of the men from those companies who wished to re-enlist and new recruits, the men coming from Charleston, Colleton & Beaufort District's. On January 4th, 1862, enough men were assembled for the men to elect their officers, with Allen C. Izard of Bellinger's Company being chosen as Captain. On February 25th, 1862, the company was officially mustered into the State service as Company I of the Eleventh (11th) South Carolina Volunteer Infantry Regiment at their camp near Hardeeville, South Carolina, for three years' service.

In October 1862 Captain Izard was promoted to Major of the regiment, and First Lieutenant William L. Campbell was promoted to Captain and served until his capture on May 9th, 1864, after which the company was led by the Lieutenant's and occasionally Sergeant's of the company. With the losses sustained during their service the company was temporarily consolidated with the rest of the regiment on March 10th, 1865, as part of Rion's Consolidated Regiment, and the remnants surrendered with that regiment on April 26th, 1865, at Durham Station, North Carolina.

The 'Eutaw Volunteers' were organized in mid-1861 in Colleton District, South Carolina, by Richard J. Hays. Joining the Regiment near Beaufort, South Carolina, the company was officially mustered into service as Company K of the Eleventh (11th) South Carolina Volunteer Infantry Regiment on September 7th, 1861, at Sams Point, South Carolina, for twelve months' service.

On March 14th, 1862, the company re-enlisted at Camp Heyward near Hardeeville, South Carolina, for three years' service, and on May 3rd, 1862, elected new officers, Captain Hays lost re-election and was replaced by 2nd Lieutenant John Boatwright, who would lead the company until January 1865 when he was dropped from the rolls. With the losses sustained during their service the company was temporarily consolidated with the rest of the regiment on March 10th, 1865, as part of Rion's Consolidated Regiment, and the remnants surrendered with that regiment on April 26th, 1865, at Durham Station, North Carolina.

The Colleton Guard (sometimes called the Colleton Rifles) were organized with men from St. Bartholomew's Parish in Colleton District, South Carolina, by E.S.P. Bellinger, who the men elected as their Captain. The company was officially mustered into service as Bellinger's Company of the Eleventh (11th) South Carolina Volunteer Infantry Regiment on August 28th, 1861, at Tar Bluff, South Carolina, for twelve months' service.

When the question of entering Confederate service was raised in November 1861, the balance of the company did not wish to do so, with both the Second and Third Lieutenant's resigning to re-enlist with other companies, and the Captain and First Lieutenant remaining with the men, until the company was officially disbanded shortly after January 1st, 1862.

The 'Round O' Guards' were organized for State service in late 1861, by Captain Hugo G. Sheridan with volunteers from the area near Round O' in Colleton District, South Carolina. The company was assigned to Colonel Heyward's Regiment and officially mustered into State service on October 15th, 1861, as Sheridan's Company of the Eleventh (11th) South Carolina Volunteer Infantry Regiment for twelve months' service.

When the question of entering Confederate service was raised in November 1861, the men of the company did not wish to do so, but instead to remain in the State service. As a result of this desire the company was officially disbanded shortly after January 1st, 1862, and reorganized by Lieutenant J.R.P. Fox, whom the men elected as Captain, for State service.

Completing their reorganization the company, now known as the 'Round O' Troop" was assigned as an unassigned company to the First (1st) South Carolina Volunteer Cavalry Battalion, serving as such until June 25th, 1862, when they became Company I of the First (1st) South Carolina Volunteer Cavalry Regiment. Serving with the regiment as part of the Army of Northern Virginia from 1862 until 1865, the returned to South Carolina and ended the war as part of Department of South Carolina, Georgia & Florida, being surrendered by General Joseph E. Johnston on April 26th, 1865, at Durham Station, North Carolina. The company was disbanded around May 1st, 1862, near Greensboro, North Carolina.

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