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''[[United States of America|United States]] [[Image:Gotoarrow.png]] [[United States Military Records|U.S. Military]] [[Image:Gotoarrow.png]] [[Alabama|Alabama]] [[Image:Gotoarrow.png]] [[Alabama Military Records|Alabama Military]] [[Image:Gotoarrow.png]] [[Alabama in the Civil War]] [[Image:Gotoarrow.png]] 14th Regiment, Alabama Infantry '' | |||
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=== Brief History === | === Brief History === | ||
14th Infantry Regiment was organized at Auburn, Alabama, in July, 1861, with men from Montgomery and Auburn, and the counties of Chambers, Jackson, Randolph, and Tallapoosa. The regiment surrendered with 11 officers and 180 men.<ref>National Park Service, [ | 14th Infantry Regiment was organized at Auburn, Alabama, in July, 1861, with men from Montgomery and Auburn, and the counties of Chambers, Jackson, Randolph, and Tallapoosa. The regiment surrendered with 11 officers and 180 men.<ref>National Park Service, [http://www.itd.nps.gov/cwss/ The Civil War Soldiers and Sailors System], (accessed 6 December 2010).</ref> | ||
=== Companies in this Regiment with the Counties of Origin === | === Companies in this Regiment with the Counties of Origin === | ||
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Companies by County | Companies by County | ||
*Company A "Cusseta Grays" - many men from | *Company A "Cusseta Grays" - many men from Chambers County | ||
*Company B "Moore Guards" - many men from | *Company B "Moore Guards" - many men from Lowndes County | ||
*Company C "Tom Watt's Grays" - many men from | *Company C "Tom Watt's Grays" - many men from Chambers County | ||
*Company D "Yancey Grays" - many men from | *Company D "Yancey Grays" - many men from Chambers County | ||
*Company E "Gilmore's Greys" - many men from | *Company E "Gilmore's Greys" - many men from Chambers County | ||
*Company F "Billy Gilmer Grays" - many men from | *Company F "Billy Gilmer Grays" - many men from Chambers County | ||
*Company G "Hillabee Blues" - many men from | *Company G "Hillabee Blues" - many men from Tallapoosa County | ||
*Company H "Jackson Avengers" - many men from | *Company H "Jackson Avengers" - many men from Tallapoosa County | ||
*Company I "Hillabee Rifles" - many men from | *Company I "Hillabee Rifles" - many men from Talladega County | ||
*Company K "Louina Guards" - many men from | *Company K "Louina Guards" - many men from Randolph County | ||
*Company L "Texas invincibles" | *Company L "Texas invincibles" | ||
The list of companies with their counties is found on [http://history-sites.com/~kjones/wilcox.html#14th-Inf history-sites.com ]web site. Nicknames found on the [http://bitsofblueandgray.com/conf_alabama.htm bitsofblueandgray.com ] website | The list of companies with their counties is found on [http://history-sites.com/~kjones/wilcox.html#14th-Inf history-sites.com ]web site. Nicknames found on the [http://bitsofblueandgray.com/conf_alabama.htm bitsofblueandgray.com ]website. | ||
=== Other Sources === | === Other Sources === | ||
National Park Service, [http://www.itd.nps.gov/cwss/ The Civil War Soldiers and Sailors System], is searchable by soldier's name and state. It contains basic facts about soldiers on both sides of the Civil War, a list of regiments, descriptions of significant battles, sources of the information, and suggestions for where to find additional information. <br> | |||
=== References === | === References === | ||
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[[Category:Alabama_-_Military_-_Civil_War,_1861-1865 | [[Category:Alabama_-_Military_-_Civil_War,_1861-1865]] | ||
Revision as of 14:30, 30 August 2011
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Brief History[edit | edit source]
14th Infantry Regiment was organized at Auburn, Alabama, in July, 1861, with men from Montgomery and Auburn, and the counties of Chambers, Jackson, Randolph, and Tallapoosa. The regiment surrendered with 11 officers and 180 men.[1]
Companies in this Regiment with the Counties of Origin[edit | edit source]
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
- Company A "Cusseta Grays" - many men from Chambers County
- Company B "Moore Guards" - many men from Lowndes County
- Company C "Tom Watt's Grays" - many men from Chambers County
- Company D "Yancey Grays" - many men from Chambers County
- Company E "Gilmore's Greys" - many men from Chambers County
- Company F "Billy Gilmer Grays" - many men from Chambers County
- Company G "Hillabee Blues" - many men from Tallapoosa County
- Company H "Jackson Avengers" - many men from Tallapoosa County
- Company I "Hillabee Rifles" - many men from Talladega County
- Company K "Louina Guards" - many men from Randolph County
- Company L "Texas invincibles"
The list of companies with their counties is found on history-sites.com web site. Nicknames found on the bitsofblueandgray.com website.
Other Sources[edit | edit source]
National Park Service, The Civil War Soldiers and Sailors System, is searchable by soldier's name and state. It contains basic facts about soldiers on both sides of the Civil War, a list of regiments, descriptions of significant battles, sources of the information, and suggestions for where to find additional information.
References[edit | edit source]
- ↑ National Park Service, The Civil War Soldiers and Sailors System, (accessed 6 December 2010).