1st Regiment, North Carolina Junior Reserves

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Brief History
1st Regiment, North Carolina Junior Reserves was formed in July, 1864, at Weldon, North Carolina, by consolidating the 1st and 6th Junior Reserves Battalions which had just been organized.It surrendered with the Army of Tennessee.

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.

Company A - many men from Nash County and Warren County

Company B - many men from Granville County

Company C - many men from Davidson County

Company D - many men from Wake County

Company E - many men from Montgomery County and Moore County

Company F - many men from Randolph County

Company G - many men from Stanly County and Caswell County

Company H - many men from Chatham County

Company I - many men from Orange County and Anson County

Company K - many men from Martin County, Northampton County, and Hertford County Information about the companies and their rosters are in Manarin and Jordan, North Carolina Troops 1861-1865 A Roster.

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.