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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. | ||
*Company A - many men from [[Calhoun County, Alabama#Military|Calhoun County]] | *Company A - many men from [[Calhoun County, Alabama#Military|Calhoun County]] | ||
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*Company J - many men from [[Montgomery County, Alabama#Military|Montgomery County]] | *Company J - many men from [[Montgomery County, Alabama#Military|Montgomery County]] | ||
The list of companies with their counties is found on the [http://www.civilwar.n2genealogy.com/units/csa-al/al_cav_02_reg.html n2geneology.com ]web site. | The list of companies with their counties is found on the [http://www.civilwar.n2genealogy.com/units/csa-al/al_cav_02_reg.html n2geneology.com ]web site. | ||
The [http://www.nps.gov/civilwar/soldiers-and-sailors-database.htm Civil War Soldiers and Sailors database] lists 1,990 men on its roster for this unit. [http://www.nps.gov/civilwar/search-soldiers.htm?submitted=1&SDunitCode=CAL0002RC Roster].<br> | The [http://www.nps.gov/civilwar/soldiers-and-sailors-database.htm Civil War Soldiers and Sailors database] lists 1,990 men on its roster for this unit. [http://www.nps.gov/civilwar/search-soldiers.htm?submitted=1&SDunitCode=CAL0002RC Roster].<br> | ||