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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. | ||
Companies by County: | Companies by County: | ||
*Company A - many men from Tallapoosa County | *Company A - many men from Tallapoosa County | ||
*Company B "Tallapoosa Light Infantry"- many men from Tallapoosa County | *Company B "Tallapoosa Light Infantry"- many men from Tallapoosa County | ||
*Company C "Jeff Holly Guards" - many men from Tallapoosa County | *Company C "Jeff Holly Guards" - many men from Tallapoosa County | ||
*Company D - many men from Tallapoosa County and Chambers County | *Company D - many men from Tallapoosa County and Chambers County | ||
*Company E - many men from Cherokee County | *Company E - many men from Cherokee County | ||
*Company F - many men from Tallapoosa County | *Company F - many men from Tallapoosa County | ||
*Company G - many men from Tallapoosa County | *Company G - many men from Tallapoosa County | ||
*Company H - many men from Coosa County | *Company H - many men from Coosa County | ||
*Company I "Chambers Infantry" - many men from Chambers County | *Company I "Chambers Infantry" - many men from Chambers County | ||
*Company K "Goldthwaith Grays" - many men from Tallapoosa County | *Company K "Goldthwaith Grays" - many men from Tallapoosa County | ||
The list of companies with their counties and muster rolls is found on [http://history-sites.com/~kjones/lawsbrig.html#47 history-sites.com ]web site. | |||
=== Other Sources === | === Other Sources === | ||