1st Battalion Georgia Sharpshooters (Confederate)

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Brief History
The 1st Battalion Georgia Sharpshooters was organized with four companies during the spring of 1862. Some of the men were from De Kalb County. For a time the battalion was united with the 25th Georgia Regiment in December, 1863, and surrendered on April 26,1865 in North Carolina.

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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.