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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 - many men from Cumberland County | ||
Company B - | Company B - many men from Gates County | ||
Company C - | Company C - many men from Johnston County | ||
Company D - | Company D - many men from Craven County and Lenoir County | ||
Company E - | Company E - many men from Rowan County | ||
Company F - | Company F - many men from Bertie County | ||
Company G - | Company G - many men from Wilson County | ||
Company H - | Company H - many men from Gates County | ||
Company I - | Company I - many men from Caswel County | ||
Company K - | Company K - many men from Rowan County<ref name="ncgenweb">[http://www.ncgenweb.us/catawba/military/NCMilOrg/company.htm Guide to Military Organizations and Installations North Carolina 1861-1865], (accessed 23 March 2011)</ref> | ||
The information about the companies comes from [http://www.ncgenweb.us/catawba/military/NCMilOrg/company.htm A Guide to Military Organizations and Installations North Carolina 1861-1865 ]<br> | The information about the companies comes from [http://www.ncgenweb.us/catawba/military/NCMilOrg/company.htm A Guide to Military Organizations and Installations North Carolina 1861-1865 ]<br> | ||