4th Regiment, Alabama Cavalry (Roddy's): Difference between revisions

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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 [http://www.nps.gov/civilwar/soldiers-and-sailors-database.htm Civil War Soldiers and Sailors Database] lists 361 men on its roster for this unit.  [http://www.nps.gov/civilwar/search-soldiers.htm?submitted=1&SDunitCode=CAL0004RC01 Roster].


Companies by County:  
Companies by County:  
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*Company L - many men from [[Franklin County, Alabama#Military|Franklin County]]
*Company L - many men from [[Franklin County, Alabama#Military|Franklin County]]


The list of companies with their counties is found on the [http://www.civilwar.n2genealogy.com/units/csa-al/al_cav_04_reg_roddey.html n2geneology.com ]web site.  
The list of companies with their counties is found on the [http://www.civilwar.n2genealogy.com/units/csa-al/al_cav_04_reg_roddey.html n2geneology.com ]web site.


=== Other Sources ===
=== Other Sources ===
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