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Chisholm's Company, Alabama Cavalry (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. | ||
Many men from this company were from [[ | Many men from this company were from [[Henry County, Alabama#Military|Henry County]]. | ||
Information on the origin of this company is found on the [http://www.archives.alabama.gov/referenc/reghist.html#Counties Alabama Archives] web site under Independent Companies of Henry County. | Information on the origin of this company is found on the [http://www.archives.alabama.gov/referenc/reghist.html#Counties Alabama Archives] web site under Independent Companies of Henry County. | ||