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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 - Camden Rifles (River Rangers)<br>Company B - Southern Stars <br>Company C - Alabama Borderers many men from Talladega County<br>Company D - Randolph Mountaineers many men from Montgomery County<br>Company E - Randolph Rangers many men from Randolph County<br>Company F - Tallassee Guards many men from Elmore County and Tallahoosa County<br>Company G - Yancey Guards <br>Company H - Coosa Mountaineers many men from Coosa County<br>Company I - Roanoke Mitchill Invincibles many men from Randolph County<br>Company K - Stephens Guards many men from Montgomery County<br> | |||
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