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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> | Companies by County:<br> | ||
Company A " Ashville Guards" - many men from St. Clair County | |||
Company B "Jefferson Volunteers" - many men from Jefferson County | |||
Company C "Cahaba Valley Boys" - many men from Shelby County | |||
Company D "Alexandria Rifle Company" - many men from Calhoun County | |||
Company E "Talladega Davis Blues" - many men from Talladega County | |||
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