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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. | ||
*Company A - Most men from New Castle County and Kent | *Company A - Most men from New Castle County and Kent County. | ||
*Company B - Most men from New Castle County and Kent County. | *Company B - Most men from New Castle County and Kent County. | ||
*Company C - Contained a large number of ex-prisoners from Fort Delaware, in New Castle County. | *Company C - Contained a large number of ex-prisoners from Fort Delaware, in New Castle County. | ||
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*Company K - Most men from New Castle County and Kent County. | *Company K - Most men from New Castle County and Kent County. | ||
The [http://www.nps.gov/civilwar/soldiers-and-sailors-database.htm Civil War Soldiers and Sailors database] lists 1,474 men on its roster for this unit. [http://www.nps.gov/civilwar/search-soldiers.htm?submitted=1&SDunitCode=UDE0004RI Roster]. | |||
=== Other Sources === | === Other Sources === | ||