32nd Regiment, Alabama Infantry

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Brief History
32nd Infantry Regiment was assembled at Mobile, Alabama, in April 1862, with companies recruited in the counties of Clarke, Wilcox, Washington, Baldwin, Tuscaloosa, Monroe, Fayette, and Mobile. In November, 1863, it was consolidated with the 58th Alabama Regiment. Only a remnant surrendered on May 4, 1865.

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.

Companies by County:


 * Company A - many men from Washington County
 * Company B - many men from Mobile County
 * Company C - many men from Mobile County and Baldwin County
 * Company D - many men from Wilcox County and Clarke County
 * Company E - many men from Clarke County
 * Company F - many men from Mobile County, Washington County and Choctaw County
 * Company G - many men from Clarke County and Washington County
 * Company H - many men from Clarke County
 * Company I - many men from Mobile County, Tuscaloosa County and Fayette County
 * Company K - many men from Mobile County

The list of companies with their counties is found on history-sites.com web site.

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.