Historical Sketch And Roster Of The Tennessee 9th Cavalry Regiment (Ward’s)

Historical Sketch And Roster Of The Tennessee 9th Cavalry Regiment (Ward’s)

Author: John C. Rigdon

Publisher: Lulu.com

Published: 2019-06-18

Total Pages: 309

ISBN-13: 0359735487

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The Tennessee 9th Cavalry Regiment [also called 13th or 15th Cavalry] was organized as an eight-company battalion in September, 1862, then two other companies were assigned in November. It skirmished in Tennessee and Kentucky and served in General Morgan's Brigade. On Morgan's raid into Ohio during July, 1863, most of the men were captured at Buffington Island and New Lisbon. Those that remained went on to serve in the 1st Kentucky Cavalry Battalion.


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Download or read book Historical Sketch And Roster Of The Tennessee 9th Cavalry Regiment (Ward’s) written by John C. Rigdon and published by Lulu.com. This book was released on 2019-06-18 with total page 309 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The Tennessee 9th Cavalry Regiment [also called 13th or 15th Cavalry] was organized as an eight-company battalion in September, 1862, then two other companies were assigned in November. It skirmished in Tennessee and Kentucky and served in General Morgan's Brigade. On Morgan's raid into Ohio during July, 1863, most of the men were captured at Buffington Island and New Lisbon. Those that remained went on to serve in the 1st Kentucky Cavalry Battalion.


Historical Sketch and Roster Of The Tennessee 9th Cavalry Battalion

Historical Sketch and Roster Of The Tennessee 9th Cavalry Battalion

Author: John C. Rigdon

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Published: 2021-04-12

Total Pages: 0

ISBN-13: 9781667170985

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The Tennessee 9th Cavalry Battalion was organized and mustered into Confederate service at Camp Maury, near Nashville, Tennessee, in December, 1861. A seventh company, made up of transfers and Hickman County, was added in October, 1864. The unit was assigned to the Western Department, and all but Company C were captured in the fight at Fort Donelson. They were exchanged in September, 1862, remounted in January, 1863, and attached to Wirt Adams, H.B. Davidson's, Humes', and H. M. Ashby's Brigade. The battalion skirmished the Federals in Mississippi and Louisiana, was involved in the Atlanta Campaign. The battalion served in the defense of Savannah, then part served with Wheeler in Georgia and part in Tennessee. After various engagements in the Carolinas including Broxton Bridge, Rivers Bridge, the Battle of Aiken, Columbia and Bentonville, it surrendered with the Army of Tennessee. Companies Of The TN 9th Cavalry Battalion Company A - Maury County Company B - Maury County Company C - Hickman County Company D - Hickman County Company E - Maury County Company F - Wayne County


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Download or read book Historical Sketch and Roster Of The Tennessee 9th Cavalry Battalion written by John C. Rigdon and published by . This book was released on 2021-04-12 with total page 0 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The Tennessee 9th Cavalry Battalion was organized and mustered into Confederate service at Camp Maury, near Nashville, Tennessee, in December, 1861. A seventh company, made up of transfers and Hickman County, was added in October, 1864. The unit was assigned to the Western Department, and all but Company C were captured in the fight at Fort Donelson. They were exchanged in September, 1862, remounted in January, 1863, and attached to Wirt Adams, H.B. Davidson's, Humes', and H. M. Ashby's Brigade. The battalion skirmished the Federals in Mississippi and Louisiana, was involved in the Atlanta Campaign. The battalion served in the defense of Savannah, then part served with Wheeler in Georgia and part in Tennessee. After various engagements in the Carolinas including Broxton Bridge, Rivers Bridge, the Battle of Aiken, Columbia and Bentonville, it surrendered with the Army of Tennessee. Companies Of The TN 9th Cavalry Battalion Company A - Maury County Company B - Maury County Company C - Hickman County Company D - Hickman County Company E - Maury County Company F - Wayne County


Historical Sketch and Roster of the Tennessee 9th Cavalry Battalion

Historical Sketch and Roster of the Tennessee 9th Cavalry Battalion

Author: John C. Rigdon

Publisher: Createspace Independent Publishing Platform

Published: 2016-01-05

Total Pages: 310

ISBN-13: 9781523253128

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The Tennessee 9th Cavalry Battalion was organized and mustered into Confederate service at Camp Maury, near Nashville, Tennessee, in December, 1861. A seventh company, made up of transfers and men from Hickman County, was added in October, 1864. The unit was assigned to the Western Department, and all but Company C were captured in the fight at Fort Donelson. They were exchanged in September, 1862, remounted in January, 1863, and attached to Wirt Adams, H.B. Davidson's, Humes', and H. M. Ashby's Brigade. The battalion skirmished the Federals in Mississippi and Louisiana, was involved in the Atlanta Campaign. The battalion served in the defense of Savannah, then part served with Wheeler in Georgia and part in Tennessee. After various engagements in the Carolinas including Broxton Bridge, Rivers Bridge, the Battle of Aiken, Columbia and Bentonville, it surrendered with the Army of Tennessee. Companies Of The TN 9th Cavalry Battalion Company A - Maury County Company B - Maury County Company C - Hickman County Company D - Hickman County Company E - Maury County Company F - Wayne County


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Download or read book Historical Sketch and Roster of the Tennessee 9th Cavalry Battalion written by John C. Rigdon and published by Createspace Independent Publishing Platform. This book was released on 2016-01-05 with total page 310 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The Tennessee 9th Cavalry Battalion was organized and mustered into Confederate service at Camp Maury, near Nashville, Tennessee, in December, 1861. A seventh company, made up of transfers and men from Hickman County, was added in October, 1864. The unit was assigned to the Western Department, and all but Company C were captured in the fight at Fort Donelson. They were exchanged in September, 1862, remounted in January, 1863, and attached to Wirt Adams, H.B. Davidson's, Humes', and H. M. Ashby's Brigade. The battalion skirmished the Federals in Mississippi and Louisiana, was involved in the Atlanta Campaign. The battalion served in the defense of Savannah, then part served with Wheeler in Georgia and part in Tennessee. After various engagements in the Carolinas including Broxton Bridge, Rivers Bridge, the Battle of Aiken, Columbia and Bentonville, it surrendered with the Army of Tennessee. Companies Of The TN 9th Cavalry Battalion Company A - Maury County Company B - Maury County Company C - Hickman County Company D - Hickman County Company E - Maury County Company F - Wayne County


Historical Sketch And Roster Of The Tennessee 9th Cavalry Regiment (Union)

Historical Sketch And Roster Of The Tennessee 9th Cavalry Regiment (Union)

Author: John C Rigdon

Publisher: Independently Published

Published: 2021-09-13

Total Pages: 260

ISBN-13:

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The Tennessee 9th Cavalry Regiment was organized at Camp Nelson from East Tennessee refugees in the early part of 1863, with Joseph H. Parsons, of Knox county, as colonel. It assisted in the capture of Cumberland gap, after which it escorted the prisoners to Lexington, Ky. Returning to Knoxville, it remained there until after the siege of that place, and was then detailed to escort prisoners to Camp Nelson, from which place it was ordered to Nashville, where it arrived in January and remained until about May 1st. It was stationed at Gallatin from that time until August, when it was constituted a portion of the brigade known as the "Governor's Guards," under the command of Gen. Gillem, which then entered upon a campaign in East Tennessee. It participated with great gallantry in all the battles of that campaign, and at Bull's gap a large portion of the regiment was taken prisoners. A large part of the 11th cavalry having also been captured it was consolidated with the remainder of the 9th. On March 21, 1865, it entered upon the raid through Virginia, North and South Carolina and Georgia under Gen. Stoneman. It returned to Tennessee in May and was mustered out at Knoxville in Sept., 1865.


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Download or read book Historical Sketch And Roster Of The Tennessee 9th Cavalry Regiment (Union) written by John C Rigdon and published by Independently Published. This book was released on 2021-09-13 with total page 260 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The Tennessee 9th Cavalry Regiment was organized at Camp Nelson from East Tennessee refugees in the early part of 1863, with Joseph H. Parsons, of Knox county, as colonel. It assisted in the capture of Cumberland gap, after which it escorted the prisoners to Lexington, Ky. Returning to Knoxville, it remained there until after the siege of that place, and was then detailed to escort prisoners to Camp Nelson, from which place it was ordered to Nashville, where it arrived in January and remained until about May 1st. It was stationed at Gallatin from that time until August, when it was constituted a portion of the brigade known as the "Governor's Guards," under the command of Gen. Gillem, which then entered upon a campaign in East Tennessee. It participated with great gallantry in all the battles of that campaign, and at Bull's gap a large portion of the regiment was taken prisoners. A large part of the 11th cavalry having also been captured it was consolidated with the remainder of the 9th. On March 21, 1865, it entered upon the raid through Virginia, North and South Carolina and Georgia under Gen. Stoneman. It returned to Tennessee in May and was mustered out at Knoxville in Sept., 1865.


Historical Sketch and Roster of The Tennessee 18th Cavalry Regiment (NewsomÕs)

Historical Sketch and Roster of The Tennessee 18th Cavalry Regiment (NewsomÕs)

Author: John C. Rigdon

Publisher: Lulu.com

Published: 2018-10-18

Total Pages: 230

ISBN-13: 0359167780

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The Tennessee 18th Cavalry Regiment was also called the 19th Regiment. It was organized in May, 1864, by consolidating six companies of Newsom's Tennessee Cavalry Regiment and four companies of Forrest's Alabama Cavalry Regiment, The unit was assigned to T.H. Bell's Brigade in the Department of Alabama, Mississippi, and East Louisiana. Its members were recruited in Hardeman, Madison, Henderson, and McNairy counties.


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Download or read book Historical Sketch and Roster of The Tennessee 18th Cavalry Regiment (NewsomÕs) written by John C. Rigdon and published by Lulu.com. This book was released on 2018-10-18 with total page 230 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The Tennessee 18th Cavalry Regiment was also called the 19th Regiment. It was organized in May, 1864, by consolidating six companies of Newsom's Tennessee Cavalry Regiment and four companies of Forrest's Alabama Cavalry Regiment, The unit was assigned to T.H. Bell's Brigade in the Department of Alabama, Mississippi, and East Louisiana. Its members were recruited in Hardeman, Madison, Henderson, and McNairy counties.


Historical Sketch and Roster of The Tennessee 12th Cavalry Regiment (Green’s)

Historical Sketch and Roster of The Tennessee 12th Cavalry Regiment (Green’s)

Author: John C. Rigdon

Publisher: Lulu.com

Published: 2018-02-19

Total Pages: 210

ISBN-13: 1387607960

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The Tennessee 12th Cavalry Regiment [also called 1st Partisan Rangers] was organized behind Federal lines in February, 1863. The men were from the counties of Fayette, Tipton, Shelby, Haywood, and Gibson. It served R.V. Richardson's and Rucker's Brigade, confronted the Federals in Tennessee and Mississippi, and in October totaled about 300 effectives. Later it was active in Georgia, fought at Memphis, then was part of Hood's operations in Tennessee. During February, 1865, the regiment was broken up. Some of its members became part of the 3rd (Forrest's Old) Tennessee Cavalry. Companies Of The Tennessee 12th Cavalry Regiment Co. ""A"". Fayette County. Co. ""B"". Fayette County. Co. ""C"". Tipton County. Co. ""D"". Shelby County. Co. ""E"". Shelby County. Co. ""F"". Fayette County. Co. ""G"". Tipton County. Co. ""H"". Fayette County. Co. ""I"". Haywood County. Co. ""K"". Fayette County.


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Download or read book Historical Sketch and Roster of The Tennessee 12th Cavalry Regiment (Green’s) written by John C. Rigdon and published by Lulu.com. This book was released on 2018-02-19 with total page 210 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The Tennessee 12th Cavalry Regiment [also called 1st Partisan Rangers] was organized behind Federal lines in February, 1863. The men were from the counties of Fayette, Tipton, Shelby, Haywood, and Gibson. It served R.V. Richardson's and Rucker's Brigade, confronted the Federals in Tennessee and Mississippi, and in October totaled about 300 effectives. Later it was active in Georgia, fought at Memphis, then was part of Hood's operations in Tennessee. During February, 1865, the regiment was broken up. Some of its members became part of the 3rd (Forrest's Old) Tennessee Cavalry. Companies Of The Tennessee 12th Cavalry Regiment Co. ""A"". Fayette County. Co. ""B"". Fayette County. Co. ""C"". Tipton County. Co. ""D"". Shelby County. Co. ""E"". Shelby County. Co. ""F"". Fayette County. Co. ""G"". Tipton County. Co. ""H"". Fayette County. Co. ""I"". Haywood County. Co. ""K"". Fayette County.


Historical Sketch and Roster of the Tennessee 17th Cavalry Battalion (Sanders')

Historical Sketch and Roster of the Tennessee 17th Cavalry Battalion (Sanders')

Author: John C. Rigdon

Publisher: Createspace Independent Publishing Platform

Published: 2017-10-28

Total Pages: 146

ISBN-13: 9781979213592

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The Tennessee 17th Cavalry Battalion was formed in September, 1862, with three companies: one from Tennessee and two from Mississippi. The unit served in S.W. Ferguson's Brigade in the Department of Mississippi and East Louisiana. Later it skirmished in Tennessee. During December, 1864, the battalion merged into the 9th Mississippi Cavalry Regiment. The Mississippi 9th Cavalry Regiment was formed in December, 1864 by consolidating the 17th Mississippi and 17th Tennessee Cavalry Battalions. The unit was assigned to Ferguson's and Wirt Adams' Brigade and served in the Department of South Carolina, Georgia, and Florida. Later it transferred to the Department of Alabama, Mississippi, and East Louisiana, and had many captured in the fight at Selma. Only a small number surrendered in May, 1865. Companies of the Tennessee 17th Cavalry Battalion Co. "A." "Confederate Rangers." Organized April 26, 1862 at Memphis. Some individual records show enlistments as early as September 9, 1861. Became Thomas C. Flournoy's Company, 9th Mississippi Cavalry Regiment. Co. "B." "The Chickasaw Mounted Guards." Organized March 20, 1862 at Okolona, Mississippi. Became Company "E," 9th Mississippi Cavalry Regiment. Co. "C," formerly called "B." Organized May 1, 1862 at Aberdeen, Mississippi. Became Company "F," 9th Mississippi Cavalry Regiment. Companies "B" and "C" were illegally mustered into the 12th Mississippi Cavalry Battalion in August 1863, but were ordered returned to Major Sanders by Major General Stephen D. Lee. When they returned to the battalion, their Company letters were reversed.


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Download or read book Historical Sketch and Roster of the Tennessee 17th Cavalry Battalion (Sanders') written by John C. Rigdon and published by Createspace Independent Publishing Platform. This book was released on 2017-10-28 with total page 146 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The Tennessee 17th Cavalry Battalion was formed in September, 1862, with three companies: one from Tennessee and two from Mississippi. The unit served in S.W. Ferguson's Brigade in the Department of Mississippi and East Louisiana. Later it skirmished in Tennessee. During December, 1864, the battalion merged into the 9th Mississippi Cavalry Regiment. The Mississippi 9th Cavalry Regiment was formed in December, 1864 by consolidating the 17th Mississippi and 17th Tennessee Cavalry Battalions. The unit was assigned to Ferguson's and Wirt Adams' Brigade and served in the Department of South Carolina, Georgia, and Florida. Later it transferred to the Department of Alabama, Mississippi, and East Louisiana, and had many captured in the fight at Selma. Only a small number surrendered in May, 1865. Companies of the Tennessee 17th Cavalry Battalion Co. "A." "Confederate Rangers." Organized April 26, 1862 at Memphis. Some individual records show enlistments as early as September 9, 1861. Became Thomas C. Flournoy's Company, 9th Mississippi Cavalry Regiment. Co. "B." "The Chickasaw Mounted Guards." Organized March 20, 1862 at Okolona, Mississippi. Became Company "E," 9th Mississippi Cavalry Regiment. Co. "C," formerly called "B." Organized May 1, 1862 at Aberdeen, Mississippi. Became Company "F," 9th Mississippi Cavalry Regiment. Companies "B" and "C" were illegally mustered into the 12th Mississippi Cavalry Battalion in August 1863, but were ordered returned to Major Sanders by Major General Stephen D. Lee. When they returned to the battalion, their Company letters were reversed.


Historical Sketch and Roster of the Tennessee 8th Cavalry Regiment

Historical Sketch and Roster of the Tennessee 8th Cavalry Regiment

Author: John C. Rigdon

Publisher: Createspace Independent Publishing Platform

Published: 2015-12-31

Total Pages: 288

ISBN-13: 9781523200740

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The Tennessee 8th (Baxter Smith's) Cavalry Regiment, usually called 4th Regiment, was organized in November, 1862, but annulled. Reorganized January 23, 1863, by consolidating Davis' Tennessee Cavalry Battalion and four companies from Murray's Cavalry Regiment, its ten companies contained men recruited in the counties of Marshall, Sullivan, Smith, Wilson, Cannon, Rutherford, Hamilton, Fentress, Davidson, DeKalb, and Sumner. Another company was added in August with men from Knox and Blount counties. The regiment served in Wharton's, Biffle's, Dibrell's, and T. Harrison's Brigade. After Murfreesboro the 8th fought at Chickamauga and the Atlanta Campaign. They were in central Tennessee in the late fall of 1864, then in South Carolina by mid Febuary, 1865 to participate in the Battle of Aiken. They ended the war in North Carolina, surrendering with Johnston's army. Companies Of The TN 8th Cavalry Regiment The companies were recruited in the counties of Marshall, Sullivan, Smith, Wilson, Cannon, Ruther-ford, Hamilton, Fentress, Davidson, DeKalb, and Sum-ner. Another company was added in August with men from Knox and Blount counties. Co. "A." "The Marshall Rangers." Men from Marshall County. Co. "B." "The McClellan Troop." Men from Sullivan County. Co. "C." Men from Smith County. James M. Phillips, Co. "D" (also called "E"). Men from Dekalb and Wilson Counties. H. A. Wiley, Co. "E." Men from Cannon County. James R. Lester, Co. "F." Men from Wilson County. Jonathan W. Nichol, Co. "G." Men from Cannon and Rutherford Counties. Samuel H. Clover, Co. "H" (also called "D"). Men from Hamilton County and Alabama. R. H. Anderson, Co. "I." Men from Fentress County. Co. "K." "Cedar Snags." "Paul's People." Men from Davidson, DeKalb, Sumner and Wilson Counties. These were the original ten companies. On August 1, 1863, another company was assigned as Co. "L," Captain John I. Parton (or Partin). Organized September 20, 1862 at Knoxville. Men from Blount and Knox Counties. Formerly part of Hardy's Squadron, Escort to General John P. McCown.


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Download or read book Historical Sketch and Roster of the Tennessee 8th Cavalry Regiment written by John C. Rigdon and published by Createspace Independent Publishing Platform. This book was released on 2015-12-31 with total page 288 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The Tennessee 8th (Baxter Smith's) Cavalry Regiment, usually called 4th Regiment, was organized in November, 1862, but annulled. Reorganized January 23, 1863, by consolidating Davis' Tennessee Cavalry Battalion and four companies from Murray's Cavalry Regiment, its ten companies contained men recruited in the counties of Marshall, Sullivan, Smith, Wilson, Cannon, Rutherford, Hamilton, Fentress, Davidson, DeKalb, and Sumner. Another company was added in August with men from Knox and Blount counties. The regiment served in Wharton's, Biffle's, Dibrell's, and T. Harrison's Brigade. After Murfreesboro the 8th fought at Chickamauga and the Atlanta Campaign. They were in central Tennessee in the late fall of 1864, then in South Carolina by mid Febuary, 1865 to participate in the Battle of Aiken. They ended the war in North Carolina, surrendering with Johnston's army. Companies Of The TN 8th Cavalry Regiment The companies were recruited in the counties of Marshall, Sullivan, Smith, Wilson, Cannon, Ruther-ford, Hamilton, Fentress, Davidson, DeKalb, and Sum-ner. Another company was added in August with men from Knox and Blount counties. Co. "A." "The Marshall Rangers." Men from Marshall County. Co. "B." "The McClellan Troop." Men from Sullivan County. Co. "C." Men from Smith County. James M. Phillips, Co. "D" (also called "E"). Men from Dekalb and Wilson Counties. H. A. Wiley, Co. "E." Men from Cannon County. James R. Lester, Co. "F." Men from Wilson County. Jonathan W. Nichol, Co. "G." Men from Cannon and Rutherford Counties. Samuel H. Clover, Co. "H" (also called "D"). Men from Hamilton County and Alabama. R. H. Anderson, Co. "I." Men from Fentress County. Co. "K." "Cedar Snags." "Paul's People." Men from Davidson, DeKalb, Sumner and Wilson Counties. These were the original ten companies. On August 1, 1863, another company was assigned as Co. "L," Captain John I. Parton (or Partin). Organized September 20, 1862 at Knoxville. Men from Blount and Knox Counties. Formerly part of Hardy's Squadron, Escort to General John P. McCown.


Historical Sketch and Roster of the Tennessee 2nd Cavalry Battalion (Biffle's)

Historical Sketch and Roster of the Tennessee 2nd Cavalry Battalion (Biffle's)

Author: John C. Rigdon

Publisher: Createspace Independent Publishing Platform

Published: 2015-11-26

Total Pages: 238

ISBN-13: 9781519551733

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The Tennessee 2nd Cavalry Battalion (Biffle's) was organized July 10, 1861; mustered into Confederate service August 10, 1861; consolidated with 11th Battalion May, 1862 to form the 6th Cavalry Regiment, also called 1st or 2nd (Wheeler's) Cavalry Regiment. In the latter part of September, 1862, the regiment assisted in the capture of a regiment of infantry at Burnsville, and also took part in the battle of Iuka, Miss., on the line of the Memphis and Charleston railroad, and marched in advance of the army from Kipley, Miss., to Corinth. It was with Gen. Price's division at the battle of Corinth on the 5th and 6th of October, 1S62; Maj.-gen. Earl Van Dorn being in command of the Confederate, and Gen. Rosecrans of the Federal army. The regiment continued under Wheeler's command throughout the war, most often referred to as the Tennessee 6th Cavalry Regiment. John B. Hamilton, Co. "A." Men from Maury County. Organized June 20, 1861. Probably became Company "E," 6th Regiment. Jacob B. Biffle, James M. Mitchell, Co. "B" (also called "D"). Organized July 1, 1861 at Hampshire, with men from Wayne County. Became "G" (also called "K"), 6th Regiment. Nichols N. Cox, James H. Lewis, Co. "C" (also called "E"). Organized July 9, 1861, with men from Perry and Hickman Counties. Became Company "I" (also called "K"), 6th Regiment. Samuel H. Jones, George M. V. Kinzer, Co. "D" (also called "C"). Organized June 4, 1861 at Columbia, Maury County. Became Company "A" (also called "B"), 6th Regiment. Andrew J. Polk, Co. "E." "The Maury County Braves." Organized July 5, 1861. Became Company "F," 6th Regiment. James M. Minnis (or Mennes), Co. "F." Organized September 27, 1861 at Bowing Green, Kentucky. Men from Sumner County. Became Company "B" (also called C"), 6th Regiment. Vernon F. Bibb, Co. "G." Originally Company "C," 9th Battalion and only temporarily attached to this battalion.


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Download or read book Historical Sketch and Roster of the Tennessee 2nd Cavalry Battalion (Biffle's) written by John C. Rigdon and published by Createspace Independent Publishing Platform. This book was released on 2015-11-26 with total page 238 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The Tennessee 2nd Cavalry Battalion (Biffle's) was organized July 10, 1861; mustered into Confederate service August 10, 1861; consolidated with 11th Battalion May, 1862 to form the 6th Cavalry Regiment, also called 1st or 2nd (Wheeler's) Cavalry Regiment. In the latter part of September, 1862, the regiment assisted in the capture of a regiment of infantry at Burnsville, and also took part in the battle of Iuka, Miss., on the line of the Memphis and Charleston railroad, and marched in advance of the army from Kipley, Miss., to Corinth. It was with Gen. Price's division at the battle of Corinth on the 5th and 6th of October, 1S62; Maj.-gen. Earl Van Dorn being in command of the Confederate, and Gen. Rosecrans of the Federal army. The regiment continued under Wheeler's command throughout the war, most often referred to as the Tennessee 6th Cavalry Regiment. John B. Hamilton, Co. "A." Men from Maury County. Organized June 20, 1861. Probably became Company "E," 6th Regiment. Jacob B. Biffle, James M. Mitchell, Co. "B" (also called "D"). Organized July 1, 1861 at Hampshire, with men from Wayne County. Became "G" (also called "K"), 6th Regiment. Nichols N. Cox, James H. Lewis, Co. "C" (also called "E"). Organized July 9, 1861, with men from Perry and Hickman Counties. Became Company "I" (also called "K"), 6th Regiment. Samuel H. Jones, George M. V. Kinzer, Co. "D" (also called "C"). Organized June 4, 1861 at Columbia, Maury County. Became Company "A" (also called "B"), 6th Regiment. Andrew J. Polk, Co. "E." "The Maury County Braves." Organized July 5, 1861. Became Company "F," 6th Regiment. James M. Minnis (or Mennes), Co. "F." Organized September 27, 1861 at Bowing Green, Kentucky. Men from Sumner County. Became Company "B" (also called C"), 6th Regiment. Vernon F. Bibb, Co. "G." Originally Company "C," 9th Battalion and only temporarily attached to this battalion.


Historical Sketch and Roster of the Tennessee 4th Cavalry Regiment (Murray's)

Historical Sketch and Roster of the Tennessee 4th Cavalry Regiment (Murray's)

Author: John C. Rigdon

Publisher: Createspace Independent Publishing Platform

Published: 2015-11-30

Total Pages: 122

ISBN-13: 9781519594907

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Murray's Cavalry Regiment [also called 4th Regiment] was organized in August, 1862, using Spiller's Tennessee Cavalry Battalion as its nucleus. The unit was attached to Wharton's Brigade and fought at Perryville and Murfreesborough. On January 23, 1863, it disbanded. Four companies transferred to Baxter Smith's 8th Cavalry, four to the 22nd Infantry Regiment, and two to the 1st Confederate Cavalry Regiment. Companies Of The Tennessee 4th Cavalry Regiment The 4th Cavalry (Murray's ) was organized using Spiller's Tennessee Cavalry Battalion as its nucleus. Co. "A." Organized June 14, 1862 at Chattanooga, Hamilton County. Became 2nd Co. "D," 1st Confederate Cavalry; later an independent company; in 1864 consolidated with 1st Co. "A," 13th Tennessee Cavalry Co. "B." Organized October 2, 1862 at Mill Creek, Putnam County. Became Co. "H," 22nd Tennessee Infantry Battalion. Co. "C." Organized August 14, 1861 at Knoxville. Men from Sullivan County. Formerly Co. "F," 5th Tennessee Cavalry Battalion (q.v.); then served in Spiller's Battalion. Became Co. "B," 8th (4th) Tennessee Cavalry Regiment. Co. "D." Organized November 11, 1861 at Livingston, Overton County, as James W. McHenry's Company, "Brown Rangers." Became 2nd Co. "C," 1st Confederate Cavalry. Co. "E." Organized August 22, 1862 from Smith and Jackson Counties. Became Co. "K," 22nd Tennessee Infantry Battalion. Co. "F." Organized August 10, 1861 at Camp McGinnis, Overton County. Men from Fentress County. Attached to this regiment September, 1862. Became Co. I, 8th (4th) Tennessee Cavalry. Co. "G." Organized August 28, 1862 at Pikeville, Bledsoe County. Became Co. "G," 22nd Tennessee Infantry Battalion. Co. "H." Organized July 22, 1861 at Nashville, Davidson County as Q. C. Sanders' Company. Men from Smith County. Became Co. "C," 8th (4th) Tennessee Cavalry. Co. "I." Organized August 11, 1861 at Chattanooga, Hamilton County as C. C. Spiller's Company. Formerly Co. "B," 5th Tennessee Cavalry Battalion; then in Spiller's Battalion. Became Co. "H," 8th (4th) Tennessee Cavalry. Co. "K." Organized July 31, 1862 at Pikeville, Bledsoe County. Became Co. "F," 22nd Tennessee Infantry Battalion.


Book Synopsis Historical Sketch and Roster of the Tennessee 4th Cavalry Regiment (Murray's) by : John C. Rigdon

Download or read book Historical Sketch and Roster of the Tennessee 4th Cavalry Regiment (Murray's) written by John C. Rigdon and published by Createspace Independent Publishing Platform. This book was released on 2015-11-30 with total page 122 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Murray's Cavalry Regiment [also called 4th Regiment] was organized in August, 1862, using Spiller's Tennessee Cavalry Battalion as its nucleus. The unit was attached to Wharton's Brigade and fought at Perryville and Murfreesborough. On January 23, 1863, it disbanded. Four companies transferred to Baxter Smith's 8th Cavalry, four to the 22nd Infantry Regiment, and two to the 1st Confederate Cavalry Regiment. Companies Of The Tennessee 4th Cavalry Regiment The 4th Cavalry (Murray's ) was organized using Spiller's Tennessee Cavalry Battalion as its nucleus. Co. "A." Organized June 14, 1862 at Chattanooga, Hamilton County. Became 2nd Co. "D," 1st Confederate Cavalry; later an independent company; in 1864 consolidated with 1st Co. "A," 13th Tennessee Cavalry Co. "B." Organized October 2, 1862 at Mill Creek, Putnam County. Became Co. "H," 22nd Tennessee Infantry Battalion. Co. "C." Organized August 14, 1861 at Knoxville. Men from Sullivan County. Formerly Co. "F," 5th Tennessee Cavalry Battalion (q.v.); then served in Spiller's Battalion. Became Co. "B," 8th (4th) Tennessee Cavalry Regiment. Co. "D." Organized November 11, 1861 at Livingston, Overton County, as James W. McHenry's Company, "Brown Rangers." Became 2nd Co. "C," 1st Confederate Cavalry. Co. "E." Organized August 22, 1862 from Smith and Jackson Counties. Became Co. "K," 22nd Tennessee Infantry Battalion. Co. "F." Organized August 10, 1861 at Camp McGinnis, Overton County. Men from Fentress County. Attached to this regiment September, 1862. Became Co. I, 8th (4th) Tennessee Cavalry. Co. "G." Organized August 28, 1862 at Pikeville, Bledsoe County. Became Co. "G," 22nd Tennessee Infantry Battalion. Co. "H." Organized July 22, 1861 at Nashville, Davidson County as Q. C. Sanders' Company. Men from Smith County. Became Co. "C," 8th (4th) Tennessee Cavalry. Co. "I." Organized August 11, 1861 at Chattanooga, Hamilton County as C. C. Spiller's Company. Formerly Co. "B," 5th Tennessee Cavalry Battalion; then in Spiller's Battalion. Became Co. "H," 8th (4th) Tennessee Cavalry. Co. "K." Organized July 31, 1862 at Pikeville, Bledsoe County. Became Co. "F," 22nd Tennessee Infantry Battalion.