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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. | ||
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*Company A - many men from [[Marengo County, Alabama#Military|Marengo County]] | *Company A - many men from [[Marengo County, Alabama#Military|Marengo County]] | ||
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*Company K - many men from [[Perry County, Alabama#Military|Perry County]] | *Company K - many men from [[Perry County, Alabama#Military|Perry County]] | ||
The list of companies with their counties is found on [http://history-sites.com/~kjones/wilcox.html#11th-Inf history-sites.com ]web site. | The list of companies with their counties is found on [http://history-sites.com/~kjones/wilcox.html#11th-Inf history-sites.com ]web site. | ||
The [http://www.nps.gov/civilwar/soldiers-and-sailors-database.htm Civil War Soldiers and Sailors database] lists 2,232 men on its roster for this unit. [http://www.nps.gov/civilwar/search-soldiers.htm?submitted=1&SDunitCode=CAL0011RI Roster]. <br> | The [http://www.nps.gov/civilwar/soldiers-and-sailors-database.htm Civil War Soldiers and Sailors database] lists 2,232 men on its roster for this unit. [http://www.nps.gov/civilwar/search-soldiers.htm?submitted=1&SDunitCode=CAL0011RI Roster]. <br> |
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