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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. | ||
The companies were recruited principally in New York City, a few of the men coming from (Brooklyn), Kings County, (Troy), Rensselaer County, (Albany), Albany County and (Hudson), Columbia County, Slatersville, New Jersey. | The companies were recruited principally in [[New_York_City,_New_York|New York City]], a few of the men coming from (Brooklyn), [[Kings_County,_New_York|Kings County]], (Troy), [[Rensselaer_County,_New_York|Rensselaer County]], (Albany), [[Albany_County,_New_York|Albany County ]]and (Hudson), [[Columbia_County,_New_York|Columbia County]], Slatersville, New Jersey. | ||
=== Other Sources === | === Other Sources === | ||