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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. | ||
Companies by County: | |||
*Comany A "Alabama Rangers" - many men from Perry County | |||
*Company B "Governor's Guards" - many men from Coosa County | |||
*Company C "Alex Stephens' Guards" - many men from Mobile County | |||
*Company D "Independent Blues" - many men from Dallas County | |||
*Company E "Hamp Smith Rifles" - many men from Mobile County | |||
*Company F "Greenville Guards" - many men from Butler County | |||
*Company G "German Fusileers"- many men from Mobile County | |||
*Company H "Mobile Independent Scouts" - many men from Mobile County | |||
*Company I "Emerald Guards" - many men from Mobile County | |||
*Company K "Southern Guards" - many men from Perry County | |||
=== Other Sources === | === Other Sources === | ||