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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 | |||
*Company A "Cusseta Grays" - many men from Chambers County | |||
*Company B "Moore Guards" - many men from Lowndes County | |||
*Company C "Tom Watt's Grays" - many men from Chambers County | |||
*Company D "Yancey Grays" - many men from Chambers County | |||
*Company E "Gilmore's Greys" - many men from Chambers County | |||
*Company F "Billy Gilmer Grays" - many men from Chambers County | |||
*Company G "Hillabee Blues" - many men from Tallapoosa County | |||
*Company H "Jackson Avengers" - many men from Tallapoosa County | |||
*Company I "Hillabee Rifles" - many men from Talladega County | |||
*Company K "Louina Guards" - many men from Randolph County | |||
*Company L "Texas invincibles" | |||
=== Other Sources === | === Other Sources === | ||