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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: | Companies by County: | ||
*Company E - many men from Chambers County | *Company E - many men from Chambers County | ||
*Company F - many men from Conecuh County | *Company F - many men from Conecuh County | ||
*Company G - many men from Montgomery County | *Company G - many men from Montgomery County | ||
The list of companies with their counties is found on [http://history-sites.com/~kjones/gracie.html#23rd history-sites.com] web site | |||
=== Other Sources === | === Other Sources === | ||
Revision as of 12:50, 12 July 2011
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U.S. Military Alabama Alabama Military Alabama in the Civil War 23rd Battalion, Alabama Sharpshooters
Brief History[edit | edit source]
23rd Battalion Sharpshooters was organized in November, 1863, at Charleston, Tennessee. Its members were from Companies E, F, and G, of the 1st Battalion, Hilliard's Alabama Legion. Only 4 officers and 43 men surrendered in April, 1865.[1]
Companies in this Regiment with the Counties of Origin[edit | edit source]
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:
- Company E - many men from Chambers County
- Company F - many men from Conecuh County
- Company G - many men from Montgomery County
The list of companies with their counties is found on history-sites.com web site
Other Sources[edit | edit source]
National Park Service, The Civil War Soldiers and Sailors System, is searchable by soldier's name and state. It contains basic facts about soldiers on both sides of the Civil War, a list of regiments, descriptions of significant battles, sources of the information, and suggestions for where to find additional information.
References[edit | edit source]
- ↑ National Park Service, The Civil War Soldiers and Sailors System, (accessed 6 December 2010).