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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 County: | Companies by County: | ||
*Company A - many men from Autauga County | *Company A - many men from Autauga County | ||
*Company B - many men from Montgomery County | *Company B - many men from Montgomery County | ||
*Company C - many men from Morgan County, afterwards Company D 5th Alabama Calvary | *Company C - many men from Morgan County, afterwards Company D 5th Alabama Calvary | ||
*Company D | *Company D | ||
*Company E | *Company E | ||
*Company F | *Company F | ||
*Company G | *Company G | ||
*Company H | *Company H | ||
*Company I - many men from Pike County and Butler County | *Company I - many men from Pike County and Butler County | ||
*Company I | *Company I | ||
*Company K - many men from Montgomery County | *Company K - many men from Montgomery County | ||
*Company K | *Company K | ||
*Company L | *Company L | ||
The list of companies with their counties is found on [http://history-sites.com/~kjones/morgan.html#1st-Cav history-sites.com] web site | |||
=== Other Sources === | === Other Sources === | ||