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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 Clarke County | *Company A - many men from Clarke County | ||
*Company B - many men from Wilcox County | *Company B - many men from Wilcox County | ||
*Company C (Dixie Rifles) - many men from Washington County | *Company C (Dixie Rifles) - many men from Washington County | ||
*Company D [also called Co. "G"] - many men from Clarke County | *Company D [also called Co. "G"] - many men from Clarke County | ||
*Company E - many men from Conecuh County | *Company E - many men from Conecuh County | ||
*Company F - many men from Fayette County | *Company F - many men from Fayette County | ||
*Company G - many men from Mobile County | *Company G - many men from Mobile County | ||
*Company H - many men from Wilcox County | *Company H - many men from Wilcox County | ||
*Company I - many men from Clarke County | *Company I - many men from Clarke County | ||
*Company K - many men from Mobile County | *Company K - many men from Mobile County | ||
The list of companies with their counties is found on [http://history-sites.com/~kjones/clayton.html#38th-Inf history-sites.com] web site. | |||
=== Other Sources === | === Other Sources === | ||