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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 Pike County | |||
*Company B - many men from Barbour County | *Company A - many men from Pike County | ||
*Company C "Pea River Rifles" - many men from Barbour County | *Company B - many men from Barbour County | ||
*Company D - many men from Henry County | *Company C "Pea River Rifles" - many men from Barbour County | ||
*Company E - many men from Russell County | *Company D - many men from Henry County | ||
*Company F - many men from the State of Georgia | *Company E - many men from Russell County | ||
*Company G - many men from Henry County and Barbour County | *Company F - many men from the State of Georgia | ||
*Company H - many men from Barbour County | *Company G - many men from Henry County and Barbour County | ||
*Company I - many men from Barbour County | *Company H - many men from Barbour County | ||
*Company I - many men from Barbour County | |||
*Company K - many men from Barbour County | *Company K - many men from Barbour County | ||
The list of companies with their counties is found on [http://history-sites.com/~kjones/gardner.html#39th-Inf history-sites.com] web site. | |||
=== Other Sources === | === Other Sources === | ||