59th Regiment, Alabama Infantry
United States 
U.S. Military Alabama Alabama Military Alabama in the Civil War 59th Regiment, Alabama Infantry
Brief History
59th Infantry Regiment was organized in November, 1863, at Charleston, Tennessee, from the 2nd and 4th Battalions, Hilliard's Alabama Legion. Its companies were from the counties of Randolph, Autauga, Pike, Tallapossa, Dale, Coosa, Barbour, and Butler. It surrendered with 9 officers and 101 men.[1]
Companies in this Regiment with the Counties of Origin
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.
Other Sources
National Park Service, The Civil War Soldiers and Sailors System, is searchable by soldier's name and state. It contains basic facts about soldiers on both sides of the Civil War, a list of regiments, descriptions of significant battles, sources of the information, and suggestions for where to find additional information.
References
- ↑ National Park Service, The Civil War Soldiers and Sailors System, (accessed 6 December 2010).