1st Regiment, Alabama Reserves (62nd Regiment Infantry)

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Brief History
1st Reserve Regiment [also called 62nd Regiment] was formed at Mobile, Alabama, during the summer of 1864 by adding two companies to Lockhart's Alabama Battalion (Exempts). Most of the enlisted men were between the ages of sixteen and eighteen, and were recruited in the counties of Greene, Calhoun, Perry, Dallas, St. Clair, Randolph, Talladega, and Bibb. Part of four companies were captured in October and a large part when Spanish Fort and Fort Blakely fell. It was included in the surrender of the Department of Alabama, Mississippi, and East Louisiana.

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.