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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. | ||
Nearly all the men were from Jackson County, and in five companies, commanded by Captains Jasper J. Jones, (promoted), George E. Cowan, George W. Rodgers, G. M. Ingalls, and Montgomery Money. <br> | Nearly all the men were from Jackson County, and were in five companies, commanded by Captains Jasper J. Jones, (promoted), George E. Cowan, George W. Rodgers, G. M. Ingalls, and Montgomery Money. <br> | ||
The information on the companies is found on the [http://www.archives.state.al.us/referenc/alamilor/18thbat.html Alabama Department of Archives and History] web site<br> | The information on the companies is found on the [http://www.archives.state.al.us/referenc/alamilor/18thbat.html Alabama Department of Archives and History] web site<br> | ||