Butler County, Alabama
Resources
Prior to the Civil War, cotton farming was the main occupation in Butler County. During the 1850s lines along the Ohio and Mobile Railroad were constructed, making the county a major trading center. Greenville, the current county seat, was a railroad town and became the center of commerce between Montgomery and south Alabama.
Twenty-four military units were formed in Butler County. I know of no first hand accounts or regimental histories for these units.
Military Units Formed in Butler County
1st Regiment, Alabama Cavalry, Company E "J. Powell's Dragoons"
1st Regiment, Alabama Cavalry, Company H "Sandy Williams' Guards"
1st Regiment, Alabama Cavalry, Company I
2nd Regiment, Alabama Cavalry, Company E
7th Regiment, Alabama Infantry, Company F
8th Regiment, Alabama Infantry, Company D "Independent (Selma) Blues"
8th Regiment, Alabama Infantry, Company F "Greenville Guards"
9th Regiment, Alabama Infantry, Company G "Jeff Davis Rangers"
12th Regiment, Alabama Cavalry, (2nd Company B)
12th Regiment, Alabama Cavalry, (2nd Company E)
12th Regiment, Alabama Cavalry, (Company H)
12th Regiment, Alabama Cavalry, (Company I)
17th Regiment, Alabama Infantry, Company B and K
17th Regiment, Alabama Infantry, Company C (Butler Rifles)
18th Regiment, Alabama Infantry, Company F (Tom Watts Rifles)
33rd Regiment, Alabama Infantry, Company C, D and H
58th Regiment, Alabama Infantry, Company E
59th Regiment, Alabama Infantry, Company H and I
60th Regiment, Alabama Infantry, Company H
61st Regiment, Alabama Infantry, Company C
A county history and thirteen Historical Sketch and Roster volumes are available for researching the men of Butler County, Alabama in the Civil War.
Historical Sketch & Roster of the Alabama 1st Cavalry Regiment
Historical Sketch & Roster of the Alabama 2nd Cavalry Regiment
Historical Sketch & Roster of the Alabama 7th Infantry Regiment
Historical Sketch & Roster of the Alabama 8th Infantry Regiment
Historical Sketch & Roster of the Alabama 9th Infantry Regiment
Historical Sketch & Roster of the Alabama 12th Cavalry Regiment
Historical Sketch & Roster of the Alabama 17th Infantry Regiment
Historical Sketch & Roster of the Alabama 18th Infantry Regiment
Historical Sketch & Roster of the Alabama 33rd Infantry Regiment
Historical Sketch & Roster of the Alabama 58th Infantry Regiment
Historical Sketch & Roster of the Alabama 59th Infantry Regiment
Historical Sketch & Roster of the Alabama 60th Infantry Regiment
Historical Sketch & Roster of the Alabama 61st Infantry Regiment
A History of Butler County, Alabama
You can save 50% off the regular price when you purchase all fourteen of these volumes on CD-ROM or EBOOK or save $75 off the price of the paper volumes.
