Note: Confederate Companies were generally designated for the County of residence of its Captain.

Wetumpka Light Guard - A Coosa County designated Company. This company organized at Wetumpka, Alabama, February 26, 1836, commissions in the Alabama Volunteer Corps being issued on November 3, 1860. Members mustered January 9, 1861, under Captain John Q. Loomis. After serving at Pensacola, Florida, they reenlisted in state service on February 21, 1861, enrolling in Confederate service at Wetumpka, Alabama, April 27, 1861. The Company organized as Company I of the 3rd Alabama Infantry Regiment at Montgomery, AL, Edward S. Ready, Captain. Most company members lived in Coosa County. http://www.tarleton.edu/~kjones/rodes.html#3rd

Montgomery Independent Rifles - formed and started training in 1860 as a local unit in Montgomery County Alabama and enlisted May 6, 1861 as Company D 6th Alabama Infantry Regiment, Gabriel B. DuVal, Captain.  Became Company E 6th Alabama at reorganization in April 1862.  Many men from the Coosada & Robinson Springs areas of Autauga County.

The Prattville Guards - Samuel D. Oliver, Captain. Officers were commissioned by the Governor 28 FEB 1861. This company was registered by the state adjutant general as part of the Alabama Volunteer Corps, putting it on a special list of commands that could be called into active military service at any time, making these men a rather elite group of Autauga County citizens. Members of the "Prattville Guards" were the first from Autauga County to volunteer in the struggle for Southern Rights.
    A connection from the "Prattville Guards" to the "Prattville Dragoons" can be made.  Oliver, Smith, & Montgomery were officers in both organizations.  It's easy to imagine that members decided to change the name and reorganize for mounted service just two months later.  J. J. Cox, a steamboat captain of noteriety, was elected as the new captain when it reorganized.  The "Prattville Guards" disappeared, and the "Prattville Dragoons" took its place.

Guards Of The Sunny South - Designated as a Lowndes County Company, James D. Conyers, Captain. This Company was raised sometime between February and March 1861, primarily from Lowndes, with some Autauga recruits. Organized about April 1, 1861 as Company H, 1st Alabama Infantry Regiment. This regiment was the first to be organized under an act of the State legislature authorizing the enlistment of troops for 12 months. It's degsigantion was changed to Company K in early July of 1861 and remained as such until the Regiment disbanded on Feb. 16, 1862 at Pensacola, FL. Men whose term had not yet expired mustered out at Island Ten, Mar. 20, 1862. Seven companies reenlisted to form the basis of the 1st Alabama Artillery Regiment at Fort Barrancas, FL, Mar. 5, 1862. At this time Company K  became the John Gill Shorter Artillery which was organized in Prattville on  Mar.7,1862.   http://www.tarleton.edu/~kjones/alinf.html#1st-Inf  http://www.pbrla.com/HXARCH/hx_civwar_ftpick2.html

The Governor's Guards - designated as a Coosa County Company. Mustered at Wetumpka, AL on April 25, 1861, with a total of 40 men, Thomas W. Davies, Captain. Organized by the War Department at Richmond on June 10, 1861 as Company B of the 8^th Alabama Infantry Regiment . This was the first Alabama command that enlisted "for the war."

The Prattville Grays - a home guard unit. Many of the original Officers & Privates of this Company also joined the Prattville Dragoons. New members joined & the remaining Officers all resigned. The Company elected new Officers in May, 1861, L. Spigener, Captain. Daniel Pratt elected honorary member.

The Prattville Dragoons - the first Autauga County designated Company assigned to Regular Duty, raised by Samuel D. Oliver of Robinson Springs. Officers commissioned by the Governor, &  accepted in service at the Montgomery, Alabama fairgrounds April 29, 1861 with Jesse J. Cox, Captain. This company mustered at Pensacola, Florida on May 3, 1861. During its first year of service it was attached to the 7th Alabama Infantry Regiment. Officers and men reenlisted for two years or for the war on May 14, 1862, but new elections were not held until twelve months later. By early April of 1862 the company belonged to the 1st Alabama Cavalry Battalion, serving with it until the formation of the 3rd Alabama Cavalry, with James M. Hill elected Captain. Men were primarily from the Prattville, Kignston, & Robinson Springs Beats. http://jjoakley.com/dragoonhistory.html http://www.tarleton.edu/~kjones/alinf.html#7thInf  http://www.tarleton.edu/~kjones/morgan.html#3rd-Cav

The Autauga Rangers - a home guard unit. Many of the original Officers & Privates of this Company appear to have joined the Autauga Rifles . This unit apparently remained a home guard unit after the formation of the Autauga Rifles into the 6th Alabama Infantry Regiment. The name, Autauga Rangers appears in early reports from Capt. T.A. Davis Co. G, 6th Alabama Infantry Regiment, but, at some point, the name seems to have been changed to the Autauga Rifles to remove confusion between the two. During March 1862, the name Autauga Rangers was assigned to Company D of the 4th Alabama Volunteer Miltia (90 days State Militia).

The Autauga Rifles - the second Autauga County designated Company assigned to Regular Duty. Offering its services to the governor as the "Autauga Rangers" on April 27, 1861, this company was accepted two days later at Independence, Alabama on April 29, 1861. It entered Confederate service on May 22, 1861 under the command of Captain Thomas Asbury Davis, leaving Montgomery, Alabama, May 30, 1861. Members were sworn into the 6th Alabama Infantry Regiment at Corinth, Mississippi, June 2, 1861. Known as Company L until October of 1861, the company reorganized as 2nd Company G  April 28, 1862. Men were primarily from the Independence, Milton, Kingston, Autaugaville, & Mulberry Beats. http://www.rootsweb.com/~alcwroot/6th_alabama_inf/roster/6th_ala/g.htm  http://www.tarleton.edu/~kjones/rodes.html#6th

The John Steele Guards - This Company was under the command of Junius J. Pierce from Shelby County, Company H of the 24th Alabama Infantry Regiment. John Steele was a wealthy planter and politician who resided in the western portion of Autauga County. Steele donated money to arm & uniform this Company which was named for him.

The Autauga Guards - raised May 1861 from Autaugaville & Independence. Organized at Kingston with 100 men. T.L. Faulkner, Captain. Attatched to Colonel Blythe's Battalion Mississippi Regiment as Company G . During July of 1862, this company merged with Benjamin F. Sawyer's Company. The combined command transferred to the 24th Alabama Infantry Regiment a few months later, and was known as Company K. Survivors surrendered with Company C of the consolidated 24th Alabama Infantry Regiment. http://www.flash.net/~barker/leslie2.htm  http://home.mchsi.com/~spbarber/wsb/html/k24inf.htm  http://www.tarleton.edu/~kjones/alinf.html#24th-Inf

The Autauga Home Guard - a local unit made up of older men and young boys mostly from the Independence Beat and others July 1861, to form an "Aid Society of the Autauga Rifles" and also forming a Home Guard praticed at drilling and knowledge of military tactics.

The Varina Rifles - raised July 1861 at Chestnut Creek. Under the command of Captain Thomas Williams of Montgomery.

Mobile Battle Guards - a Mobile County designated Company. Enlisted at Mobile on October 13, 1861 as Company D, 21st Alabama Infantry Regiment, C.W. Butt, Captain. Several men recruited from the eastern portion of Autauga County. http://www.tarleton.edu/~kjones/alinf.html#21st-Inf

French Guards - a Mobile County designated Company. Enlisted at Mobile on October 13, 1861 as Company H, 21st Alabama Infantry Regiment, C.L.A. DeVaux, Captain. A few men recruited from the eastern portion of Autauga County. Non-commissioned officers and men of companies "G" and "H", predominantly of French and Spanish ancestry, were transferred to the 1st Louisiana Infantry Regiment, and two other companies joined the 21st on 24 March 1864. http://www.tarleton.edu/~kjones/alinf.html#21st-Inf

Bolling Hall Rangers - Organized October 21, 1861 and mustered as Company A of the 1st Alabama Cavalry Regiment  at Montgomery, Alabama, November 12, 1861, Thomas B. Brown, Captain. Brown was appointed Major of the Regiment in July 1862 and Washington T. Lary was promoted to Captain of the Company. Captain Lary’s unit became 2nd Company D, serving as such from late 1862 until the early months of 1864. http://www.tarleton.edu/~kjones/morgan.html#1st-Cav

Pollard Light Dragoons - Officers and men mustered at Camp Stone, Montgomery, Alabama, December 16, 1861. Organized as Company G of the 1st Alabama Cavalry Regiment, Joseph Hodgson, Jr., Captain. In late 1862, this Company merged with Company I to form 2nd Company B, serving as such until the early months of 1864. Many members were from Montgomery County. http://www.tarleton.edu/~kjones/morgan.html#1st-Cav