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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. | ||
Many men from [[Orleans Parish, Louisiana|Orleans]], [[Terrebonne Parish, Louisiana|Terrbonne]], and [[Caddo Parish, Louisiana|Caddo]] Parishes. | Many men from [[Orleans Parish, Louisiana Genealogy|Orleans]], [[Terrebonne Parish, Louisiana Genealogy|Terrbonne]], and [[Caddo Parish, Louisiana Genealogy|Caddo]] Parishes. | ||
The [http://www.nps.gov/civilwar/soldiers-and-sailors-database.htm Civil War Soldiers and Sailors database] lists 353 men on its roster for this unit. [http://www.nps.gov/civilwar/search-soldiers.htm?submitted=1&SDunitCode=CLAFENNYAL Roster]. | The [http://www.nps.gov/civilwar/soldiers-and-sailors-database.htm Civil War Soldiers and Sailors database] lists 353 men on its roster for this unit. [http://www.nps.gov/civilwar/search-soldiers.htm?submitted=1&SDunitCode=CLAFENNYAL Roster]. | ||