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61st Regiment, Alabama Infantry (view source)
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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 captains and counties:<br> | Companies by captains and counties:<br> | ||
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The companies with their captains and the counties they came from are found on the [http://history-sites.com/~kjones/rodes.html#61st history-sites.com] web site | The companies with their captains and the counties they came from are found on the [http://history-sites.com/~kjones/rodes.html#61st history-sites.com] web site | ||
The [http://www.nps.gov/civilwar/soldiers-and-sailors-database.htm Civil War Soldiers and Sailors database] lists 1,637 men on its roster for this unit. [http://www.nps.gov/civilwar/search-soldiers.htm?submitted=1&SDunitCode=CAL0061RI Roster].<br> | |||
=== Other Sources === | === Other Sources === | ||