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59th Regiment, Alabama Infantry (view source)
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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. | ||
*Company A - many men from [[Tallapoosa County, Alabama#Military|Tallapoosa County]] | *Company A - many men from [[Tallapoosa County, Alabama#Military|Tallapoosa County]] | ||
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The list of companies with their counties is found on [http://history-sites.com/~kjones/gracie.html#59th history-sites.com] web site. | The list of companies with their counties is found on [http://history-sites.com/~kjones/gracie.html#59th history-sites.com] web site. | ||
The [http://www.nps.gov/civilwar/soldiers-and-sailors-database.htm Civil War Soldiers and Sailors database] lists 1,698 men on its roster for this unit. [http://www.nps.gov/civilwar/search-soldiers.htm?submitted=1&SDunitCode=CAL0059RI Roster]. | |||
=== Other Sources === | === Other Sources === | ||