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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> | ||
Companies by County:<br> | Companies by County:<br> | ||
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Information on the companies and counties they originated from is found on the [http://www.45thalabama.com/pages/original.html 45th Alabama.com] web site and the [http://researchonline.net/alcw/county2.pdf researchonline.net ]web site. | Information on the companies and counties they originated from is found on the [http://www.45thalabama.com/pages/original.html 45th Alabama.com] web site and the [http://researchonline.net/alcw/county2.pdf researchonline.net ]web site. | ||
The [http://www.nps.gov/civilwar/soldiers-and-sailors-database.htm Civil War Soldiers and Sailors database] lists 1,516 men on its roster for this unit. [http://www.nps.gov/civilwar/search-soldiers.htm?submitted=1&SDunitCode=CAL0045RI Roster]. | |||
=== Other Sources === | === Other Sources === |
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