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Palmer's Company, Alabama State Reserves (view source)
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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. | ||
Men from this company came from Fayette County. | Men from this company came from [[Fayette_County,_Alabama#Military|Fayette County]]. | ||
Information on thei Company is found on the [http://www.geocities.ws/coh41/PALMER.html geocities] web site. | Information on thei Company is found on the [http://www.geocities.ws/coh41/PALMER.html geocities] web site. | ||
The [http://www.nps.gov/civilwar/soldiers-and-sailors-database.htm Civil War Soldiers and Sailors database] lists 125 men on its roster for this unit. [http://www.nps.gov/civilwar/search-soldiers.htm?submitted=1&SDunitCode=CALPALMC0R Roster].<br> | The [http://www.nps.gov/civilwar/soldiers-and-sailors-database.htm Civil War Soldiers and Sailors database] lists 125 men on its roster for this unit. [http://www.nps.gov/civilwar/search-soldiers.htm?submitted=1&SDunitCode=CALPALMC0R Roster].<br> | ||