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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. | ||
=== Regimental History and Roster === | |||
*''History of the Fifth West Virginia Cavalry, formerly the Second Virginia Infantry, and of Battery G, First West Va. Light Artillery.'' By Francis Smith Reader. New Brighton, Pa: New Brighton, Pa, 1890. '''''Online at:''''' [https://archive.org/details/historyoffifthwe00read/page/n5/mode/2up Internet Archive] | |||
=== Other Sources === | === Other Sources === | ||