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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. | ||
<br>1st Company A - | <br>1st Company A - "Rifle Rengers" principally from New Hanover County<br>2nd Company A - principally from Surry County <br>Company B - principally from Wilson County<br>1st Company C - "Topsail Rifles" - principally from Carteret County <br>2nd Company C -"Rip Van Winkles" - principally from Wayne County<br>Company D - principally from Wayne County <br>1st Company E - principally from Nash County <br>2nd Company E - "Guilford Guards principally from Guilford County <br>Company F - principally from Craven County <br>Company G - "Jones Rifle Guards" principally from Jones County <br>Company H - principally from Wayne County<br>Company I - "Beaufort Rifles" principally from Craven County <br>Company K - "Elm City Rifles" principally from Craven County<ref name="ncgenweb">[http://www.ncgenweb.us/catawba/military/NCMilOrg/company.htm A Guide to Military Organizations and Installations North Carolina 1861-1865], (accessed 24 MArch 2011)</ref> | ||
The | The informatiprincipally from on about the companies comes from [http://www.ncgenweb.us/catawba/military/NCMilOrg/company.htm A Guide to Military Organizations and Installations North Carolina 1861-1865 ]<br><br> | ||
Information about the companies and their rosters are in Manarin and Jordan, ''North Carolina Troops 1861-1865 A Roster''.<ref name="Manarin" /><br><br> | |||
=== Other Sources === | === Other Sources === | ||