26th Regiment, North Carolina Infantry

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Brief History
26th Regiment, North Carolina Infantry was organized in August, 1861, at "Crab Tree," a plantation three miles from Raleigh, North Carolina. It surrendered 10 officers and 120 men, April 9, 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.

"Moore Independents" - Moore County "Wake Guards" - Wake County

"Chatham Independent Guards" - Chatham County

Jeff Davis Mountaineers" - Ashe County

"Hibriten Guards" - Caldwell County

"Waxhaw Jackson Guards" - Union County

"Pee Dee Wild Cats" - Anson County

"Caldwell Guards" - Caldwell County

The above information about the companies comes from 26th North Carolina Regiment

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.