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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 | Company A - Choctaw Rangers (raised in [[Choctaw_County,_Mississippi#Military|Choctaw County]])<br>Company B - Newton Rangers (raised in [[Newton_County,_Mississippi#Military|Newton County]])<br>Company C - Lauderdale Cavalry (raised in [[Lauderdale_County,_Mississippi#Military|Lauderdale County]])<br>Company D - Senatobia Opposers (raised in [[Panola_County,_Mississippi#Military|Panola County]])<br>Company E - Mooresville Blues (raised in [[Itawamba_County,_Mississippi#Military|Itawamba County]]); also Barefoot’s Company (county of origin not specified)<br>Company F - East Mississippi Dragoons, aka East Mississippi Guards (raised in [[Clarke_County,_Mississippi#Military|Clarke County]])<br>Company G - Pontotoc Rangers (raised in [[Pontotoc_County,_Mississippi#Military|Pontotoc County]]); also Peery’s Company (county of origin not specified)<br>Company H - Kemper Dragoons (raised in [[Kemper_County,_Mississippi#Military|Kemper County]])<br>Company I - Lula White Rebels (raised in [[Monroe_County,_Mississippi#Military|Monroe County]])<br>Company K - Mississippi Body Guards (raised in [[Scott_County,_Mississippi#Military|Scott County]]) | ||
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