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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 Coosa County (paroles indicate that Company A and H" 46th AL Infantry, finally formed Company A, 23rd AL Infantry) | *Company A - many men from Coosa County (paroles indicate that Company A and H" 46th AL Infantry, finally formed Company A, 23rd AL Infantry) | ||
*Company B "Coosa Rangers" - many men from Coosa County (paroles show Company B and D, 46th AL Infantry, finally formed Company F, 23rd AL Infantry) | *Company B "Coosa Rangers" - many men from Coosa County (paroles show Company B and D, 46th AL Infantry, finally formed Company F, 23rd AL Infantry) | ||
*Company C "John Gill Shorter Aides" - many men from Pike County | *Company C "John Gill Shorter Aides" - many men from Pike County | ||
*Company D - many men from Macon County | *Company D - many men from Macon County | ||
*Company E - many men from Montgomery County (paroles indicate Company E and F, 46th AL Infantry, finally formed Company B, 23rd AL Infantry) | *Company E - many men from Montgomery County (paroles indicate Company E and F, 46th AL Infantry, finally formed Company B, 23rd AL Infantry) | ||
*Company F - many men from Macon County (paroles indicate Company E and F, 46th AL Infantry, finally formed Company B, 23rd AL Infantry) | *Company F - many men from Macon County (paroles indicate Company E and F, 46th AL Infantry, finally formed Company B, 23rd AL Infantry) | ||
*Company G - many men from Randolph County | *Company G - many men from Randolph County | ||
*Company H - many men from Pike County (paroles indicate that Company A and H, 46th AL Infantry, finally formed Company A, 23rd AL Infantry) | *Company H - many men from Pike County (paroles indicate that Company A and H, 46th AL Infantry, finally formed Company A, 23rd AL Infantry) | ||
*Company I - many men from Henry County | *Company I - many men from Henry County | ||
*Company K - many men from Randolph County | *Company K - many men from Randolph County | ||
The list of companies with their counties is found on [http://history-sites.com/~kjones/tracy.html#46th-Inf history-sites.com ]web site | |||
=== Other Sources === | === Other Sources === | ||