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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. | ||
The [http://www.nps.gov/civilwar/soldiers-and-sailors-database.htm Civil War Soldiers and Sailors database] lists 2,507 men on its roster for this unit. Possibly this unit did not complete its organization, and the men went to other units. [http://www.nps.gov/civilwar/search-soldiers.htm?submitted=1&SDunitCode=CAL0014RI Roster]. <br> | |||
Companies by County | Companies by County | ||
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*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 === | ||