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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. <br> | 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. <br> | ||
The original men of this unit came from following towns and counties: <br>Wheeling, Ohio County, Clarksburg, [[Harrison, | The original men of this unit came from following towns and counties: <br>Wheeling, [[Ohio Coounty, West Virginia|Ohio County]], Clarksburg, [[Harrison, West Virginia|Harrison County]] and Morgantown,[[Monongalia, West Virginia|Monongalia County]] | ||
=== Other Sources === | === Other Sources === | ||