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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. | ||
<br> | Companies by County:<br> | ||
Company A "North Sumter Rifles" - many men from Sumter County | |||
Company B "Calhoun Sharpshooters" - many men from Calhoun County | |||
Company C "White Plains Rangers" - many men from Calhoun County | |||
Company D "The Daniel Boone Rifles" - many men from Mobile County | |||
The companies by county are found on the [http://history-sites.com/civilwar/units/5albn/5thalbnco.htm history-sites.com] web site. | |||
=== Other Sources<br> === | === Other Sources<br> === | ||