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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. | ||
The [[44th Regiment, Tennessee Infantry|44th Regiment, Tennessee Infantry]] consolidated with the [[55th Regiment, Tennessee Infantry (McKoin's)|55th Regiment, Tennessee Infantry (McKoin's)]] April, 1862.<br> | The [[44th Regiment, Tennessee Infantry|44th Regiment, Tennessee Infantry]] consolidated with the [[55th Regiment, Tennessee Infantry (McKoin's)|55th Regiment, Tennessee Infantry (McKoin's)]] April, 1862.<br> | ||
The [http://www.nps.gov/civilwar/soldiers-and-sailors-database.htm Civil War Soldiers and Sailors database] lists 2,175 men on its roster for this unit. [http://www.nps.gov/civilwar/search-soldiers.htm?submitted=1&SDunitCode=CTN0044RI02 Roster]. | |||
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