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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.<br> | 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: | Companies by County: | ||
*Company A - many men from Fayette County | *Company A - many men from Fayette County | ||
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*Company F - many men from Marion County | *Company F - many men from Marion County | ||
*Company G - many men from Marion County | *Company G - many men from Marion County | ||
*Company H - many men from Marion County | *Company H - many men from Marion County | ||
*Company I - many men from Fayette County | *Company I - many men from Fayette County | ||
*Company K - many men from Fayette County | *Company K - many men from Fayette County | ||
The list of companies with their counties is found on [http://history-sites.com/~kjones/rodes.html#26th history-sites.com] web site. | |||
=== Other Sources === | === Other Sources === | ||
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Brief History[edit | edit source]
26th Infantry Regiment was formed at Tuscumbia, Alabama, in December, 1861, using the seven company 3rd Alabama Infantry Battalion as its nucleus. The men were from Walker, Winston, Tuscaloosa, Marion, and Fayette counties. A very small group 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 A - many men from Fayette County
- Company B - many men from Fayette County
- Company C - many men from Fayette County
- Company D - many men from Fayette County
- Company E - many men from Fayette County
- Company F - many men from Marion County
- Company G - many men from Marion County
- Company H - many men from Marion County
- Company I - many men from Fayette County
- Company K - many men from Fayette 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).