Download or read book Historical Sketch and Roster of the Virginia 13th Cavalry Regiment written by John Rigdon and published by Createspace Independent Publishing Platform. This book was released on 2018-02-16 with total page 206 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The Virginia 13th Cavalry Regiment was formed in July, 1862, using the 16th Battalion Virginia Cavalry as its nucleus. The men were from Petersburg and the counties of Southampton, Sussex, Prince George, Surry, and Nansemond. The unit was active in the conflicts at Fredericksburg, Brandy Station, Upperville, Hanover, Gettysburg, Bristoe, Kelly's Ford, and Mine Run. Later it participated in The Wilderness Campaign, the defense of Petersburg and Richmond, and the Appomattox operations. This regiment had 298 men in action in Gettysburg and surrendered on April 9, 1865, with 10 officers and 78 men. Company A (the Southampton Cavalry) - Southampton County Company B (The Petersburg Light Dragoons) - Petersburg, Virginia Company C (Randolph's Dragoons) - Nansemond County Company D (Jackson's Avengers) - Sussex County Company E (The Cockade Cavalry) - Petersburg, Virginia Company F (Prince George Cavalry) - Prince George County Company G (The Surry Cavalry) - Surry County Company H (Sussex Light Dragoons) - Sussex County Company I (The Nansemond Cavalry) - Suffolk, Nansemond County Company K - Surry County

Download or read book Historical Sketch and Roster of the Virginia 13th Infantry Regiment written by John Rigdon and published by Createspace Independent Publishing Platform. This book was released on 2018-02-17 with total page 238 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The Virginia 13th Infantry Regiment completed its organization during the summer of 1861 with men from Winchester and Culpeper, Orange, Louisa, and Hampshire counties. After fighting at First Manassas and in Jackson's Valley Campaign, it served in General Early's, W. Smith's, Pegram's, and J. A. Walker's Brigade. The 13th was prominent in the campaigns of the Army of Northern Virginia from the Seven Days' Battles to Cold Harbor, then it moved with Early to the Shenandoah Valley and later was involved in the Appomattox operations. It reported 16 casualties at Cross Keys and Port Republic, 111 at Gaines' Mill, 34 at Cedar Mountain, 46 at Second Manassas, 22 at Fredericksburg, and 36 at Chancellorsville. During the Gettysburg Campaign it was left, at Winchester as provost guard. The unit sustained heavy losses at Cedar Creek and surrendered with 10 officers and 52 men. Company A (The Montpelier Guard) - Orange County Company B ( The Culpeper Minute Men) - Culpeper County Company C (The Gordonsville Grays) - Orange County Company D (The Louisa Blues) - Louisa County Company E (The Culpeper Riflemen) - Culpeper County Company F (The Barboursville Guards) - Orange County Company G ( The Lanier Guard) - Maryland Company H (The Winchester Boomerangs) - Winchester, County Company I (The Frontier Rifles) - Hampshire County Company K (The Hampshire Guard) - Hampshire County

Download or read book Historical Sketch and Roster of the Virginia 20th Cavalry Regiment written by John C. Rigdon and published by Independently Published. This book was released on 2019-01-17 with total page 206 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The 20th Regiment, Virginia Cavalry was organized in August 1863, and was composed of "North Western Virginians." The unit served in W. L. Jackson's Brigade along with the 17th and 19th Cavalry. Shortly after the Battle of Droop Mountain most of the 19th Va. Cav. was merged into the 20th Virginia Cavalry so essentially the two regiments are one and the same. They confronted the Federals in western Virginia and in the Shenandoah Valley and disbanded in mid April, 1865. A firsthand account entitled Personal Reminiscences of the Civil War by Captain David Poe is available. Check our website for availability.Company A Marion and Monongalia Counties, West Virginia Company B Marion and Monongalia Counties, West Virginia Company C Randolph County, West VirginiaCompany D Barbour County, West Virginia Company E Harrison County, West Virginia Company F Harrison County, West Virginia Company G Wood County and Pleasants Counties, West VirginiaCompany H Wirt County, West Virginia Company I Rockbridge County Company K Rockbridge County

Download or read book Historical Sketch And Roster Of The Virginia 7th Cavalry Regiment written by John C Rigdon and published by . This book was released on 2020-06-08 with total page 234 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The 7th Regiment, Virginia Cavalry (Ashby's) was organized during the late spring of 1861. Ten companies formed the 12th Regiment Virginia Cavalry, seven became the 17th Battalion Virginia Cavalry, one transferred to the 14th Regiment Virginia Cavalry, and one became J.W. Carter's Battery. Later the regiment was involved in Early's Shenandoah Valley operations and disbanded in mid-April, 1865. None of its members were at Appomattox on April 9th. Several first-hand accounts are available by men of this regiment including memoirs by Col. Ashby. Check our website for availability.Company A (Fauquier Mountain Rangers) Company B (1st)(Howard Dragoons) - Howard County, Maryland Company B (2nd) (Letcher Brock's Gap Rifles) - Rockingham County Company C (Shenandoah Rangers) - Shenandoah County Company D (Captain Macon Jordan) - Page County Company E (Bowen's Mounted Rangers) (also called The Front Royal Company) Company F (Hampshire Riflemen) (also known as New Creek Riflemen) - Hampshire County, Hardy County and Maryland Company G ( Mason Rangers) - Maryland Company H (1st) (Brock's Gap Sharpshooters) - Rockingham County Company H (2nd) (Captain John C. Shoup) - Rockingham County Company I (Captain E. A. Shands) - Rockingham County Company K ( Captain William Miller) - Shenandoah County

Download or read book Historical Sketch and Roster of the Virginia 12th Cavalry Regiment written by John Rigdon and published by . This book was released on 2018-02-16 with total page 364 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The Virginia 12th Cavalry Regiment [also called 10th Regiment] was organized at Conrad's Store, Virginia, in June, 1862, with ten companies from the 7th Regiment Virginia Cavalry. The unit served in W.E. Jones', Rosser's, and J. Dearing's Brigade, Army of Northern Virginia. It fought in Northern Virginia, in the Maryland Campaign, at Brandy Station, then was involved in various conflicts in the western part of Virginia. The regiment continued the fight at Bristoe and Mine Run, in the battles around The Wilderness and Cold Harbor, and in Early's operations in the Shenandoah Valley. During mid-April, 1865, it disbanded. A - Capt. James W. Glenn's Co. (Jefferson Co.)B - Capt. Robert W. Baylor's Co. (Jefferson Co.)C - Capt. John H. Ford's Co. (Frederick Co.)D - Capt. Henry W. Kearney's Co. (Jefferson Co.)E - Capt. James Marshall's Co.F - Capt. James L. Clark's Co.G - Capt. Albert C. Swindler's Co.H - Capt. Edward C. Randolph's Co. (Rockingham Co.)I - Capt. Granville Eastham's Co. (Warren Co.)K - Capt. Levi Lutz's Co. (Shenandoah Co.)James C. Blackford's Co.

Download or read book Historical Sketch And Roster Of The Virginia 21st Cavalry Regiment written by John C Rigdon and published by . This book was released on 2020-09-08 with total page 154 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The Virginia 21st Cavalry Regiment was organized in August, 1862, with companies which had served in the Virginia State Line. The unit was assigned to W.E. Jones' and McCausland's Brigade along with the 14th, 16th, and 17th Virginia Cavalry and in April, 1864, it contained 317 effectives. It took an active part in various conflicts in East Tennessee, western Virginia, and in the Shenandoah Valley. During mid-April, 1865, the regiment disbanded. Companies Company A (Captains Stephen P. Halsey, George R. Appleby, Charles A. Calhoun & William H. Balthis) - many men from Company F, 4th Regiment Virginia State Line Company B (Captains David Edmundson, Charles Burks, Jackson Moore) - many men from Company I, 4th Regiment, Virginia State Line Company C 2nd(Initially called (1st) Company G) - Many men from Washington County Company D 2nd(Captains John Alexander Logan & William H. Francis) Company E 1st (from Company B, 2nd Regiment Virginia State Line) - many men from Russell County Company E 2nd (formerly called 1st Company I) Captains: C. F. McDanold, William M. Cox Company F (Captain Frederick T. Gray) - many men from Washington County Company G 2nd (Captain Armistead O.Dobyns) - many men from Floyd County, other counties represented were Franklin, Patrick and Henry County Company H (Captain John Calhoun Summers) - Officers of this company were captured and company records were lost. Company I (2nd) (Formerly called Company C, Captains: William J. Pasley, Alexander L. Halsey, M. V. B.Norman) Company K (Initially called (1st) Company D) Captains: John Mayo Oliver, Andrew R. Humes Captain Robert H. Gleaves' Company (Disbanded and members were transferred to Company K) Captain C. C. Pack's Company: (Mustered into the 21st Cavalry, then was assigned to the 37th Battalion Virginia Cavalry)

Download or read book Historical Sketch And Roster Of The Virginia 9th Cavalry Regiment written by John C Rigdon and published by . This book was released on 2020-09-11 with total page 324 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The Virginia 9th Cavalry Regiment was formed in January, 1862, using the 1st Battalion Virginia Cavalry as its nucleus. Its companies were from the counties of Stafford, Caroline, Westmoreland, Lancaster, Essex, Spotsylvania, Lunenburg, King William, King George, and Richmond. It fought in the Seven Days' Battles and the conflicts at Gainesville, Second Manassas, Sharpsburg, Fredericksburg, Dumfries, Rapidan Station, Brandy Station, Upperville, Hanover, Gettysburg, Williamsport, Funkstown, and Culpeper Court House. The 9th went on to fight at Bristoe, Mine Run, The Wilderness, and Todd's Tavern. Later it skirmished around Richmond and Petersburg, then was active in the Appomattox operations. This unit reported 32 casualties at Upperville, lost four percent of the 490 engaged at Gettysburg, and had 22 disabled at Williamsport. Companies Company A, Stafford Rangers, established May 6th 1861 Company B, Caroline Light Dragoons, established May 6th 1861 Company C, Lee's Light Horse (Westmoreland), established May 25th 1861 Company D, Lancaster Cavalry, established April 25th 1861 Company E, Mercer Calvary (Spotsylvania), established April 25th 1861 Company F, Essex Light Dragoons, established June 10th 1861 Company G, Lunenburg Light Dragoons, established June 7th 1861 Company H, Lee's Rangers (King William), established June 10th 1861 Company I, Potomac Cavalry (King George), established October 12th 1861 Company K, Richmond County Cavalry, established October 24th 1861

Download or read book Historical Sketch And Roster Of The Virginia 25th Cavalry Regiment written by John Rigdon and published by . This book was released on 2022-08-30 with total page 0 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The Virginia 27th Battalion Partisan Rangers was formed in September, 1862, with seven companies, later increased to nine. The unit served in General Hodge's and W.E. Jones' Brigade and participated in various engagements in East Tennessee and western Virginia. During April, 1864, it contained 240 effectives, and in July it merged into the 25th Regiment Virginia Cavalry. The Virginia 25th Cavalry Regiment was organized in July, 1864, using the 27th Battalion Virginia Partisan Rangers as its nucleus. Serving in McCausland's and Imboden's Brigade, the unit fought in numerous engagements in western Virginia and the Shenandoah Valley. During April 1865, it disbanded.

Download or read book Historical Sketch and Roster of the Virginia 4th Cavalry Regiment written by John Rigdon and published by CreateSpace. This book was released on 2015-07-07 with total page 270 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The Virginia 4th Cavalry Regiment completed its organization at Sangster's Cross Roads, Prince William' County, Virginia, in September 1861. The 4th served from First Manassas to Appomattox Court House [never surrendering its colors] participating in every major battle and campaign which involved the Army of Northern Virginia; producing three brigadier generals. The regiment participated in the battles of Trevilian's Station, Samaria Church, and Reams' Station - as well as other engagements around Richmond - in June before being sent to the Shenandoah Valley in August. By year's end, one trooper reflected, "The men are in good spirits. There is no chance for us now, but to fight it out -and I expect we will have a rough time before we get through." By February, the 4th was back around Richmond and participated in all the fighting that preceded the surrender at Appomattox - Five Forks, Namozine Church, Deep Creek, Amelia Springs, New Store, and Appomattox Court House - where fifty-five troopers surrendered. During the war 1,922 men rode with the 4th Virginia Cavalry while 208 were killed and 381 were wounded. Companies of the Virginia 4th Cavalry Regiment Members were recruited in the counties of Prince William, Chesterfield, Madison, Culpeper, Powhatan, Goochland, Hanover, Fauquier, Buckingham, and the city of Richmond. Company A - Company B - Company C (The Madison Invincibles) - Madison County Company D - Company E - Powhatan County. Also known as the Powhatan Troop. It was formerly known as Capt. John F. Lay's Co. VA Cav. Company F - Company G - Company H - The Black Horse Cavalry Company I - Company K -

Download or read book Historical Sketch and Roster of the Virginia 5th Cavalry Regiment written by John C. Rigdon and published by Createspace Independent Publishing Platform. This book was released on 2017-05-04 with total page 198 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The Virginia 5th Cavalry Regiment was organized in June 1862, using the 2nd Battalion Virginia Cavalry as its nucleus. It was assigned to W. H. R Lee's, F. Lee's, Lomax's, and Payne's Brigade, Army of Northern Virginia. It participated in most every battle in Virginia, losing greatly. On November 9, 1864, it was consolidated with the 15th Virginia Cavalry Regiment and redesignated the 5th Regiment Virginia Cavalry Consolidated. Only 150 men were engaged at Gettysburg and 2 surrendered at Appomattox as most cut through the Federal lines and disbanded. Companies of the Virginia 5th Cavalry Regiment Company A - (Gloucester Light Dragoons) - Gloucester County Company B - (Captain Frederick R. Windsor's Troop) - many men reenlisting from other units from South Carolina, Georgia and Louisiana Company C ( Danville Cavalry) - Danville, Virginia Company D (Petersburg Rangers or Letcher Mounted Guards) - Petersburg, Virginia Company E (King & Queen Cavalry) - King & Queen County Company F (1st) (Shields Lancers or Dragoons - Richmond, Virginia Company G (Randolph Cavalry) - Randolph County and Richmond, Virginia Company H - (James City Cavalry) (formerly Company I, 3rd Cavalry) Williamsburg Company I (Captain Reuben B. Boston) (formerly Captain William H. Crank's Company, 3rd Virginia Artillery at Richmond, Virginia Company K (Captain Charles Pannill's Company) - Petersburg, Virginia Winfield's Company

Download or read book Historical Sketch And Roster Of The West Virginia 2nd Cavalry Regiment West Virginia Regimental History Series written by John C. Rigdon and published by . This book was released on 2023 with total page 0 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:

Download or read book Historical Sketch and Roster of the Tennessee 13th Cavalry Regiment Gore s written by John C. Rigdon and published by Createspace Independent Publishing Platform. This book was released on 2017-10-19 with total page 310 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The Tennessee 13th Cavalry Regiment, also known as Dibrell's 8th Cavalry, was organized in September, 1862, as a partisan ranger command. Its twelve companies were from Overton, Putnam, White, and Jackson counties. The regiment was assigned to Forrest's, Humes', Biffle's, and Dibrell's Brigade. It fought at Parker's Cross Roads, skirmished in Alabama and Georgia, then was engaged at Chickamauga. Later the unit was involved in the Atlanta Campaign, saw action at Saltville in Virginia, took part in the defense of Savannah, the battle of Aiken and participated in the conflicts at Averysboro and Bentonville. The unit served as President Davis' escort and surrendered at Washington, Georgia, on May 2, 1865. Its commanders were Colonels George G. Dibrell and Mounce L. Gore, grandfather of Vice President Al Gore, Lieutenant Colonel F.H. Daugherty, and Majors William P. Chapin and Jeffrey E. Forrest. Companies Of The Tennessee 13th Cavalry Regiment The men were from the counties of Hamilton, Monroe, Knox, Union, Claiborne, Hawkins, Jefferson, Bledsoe, Bradley, Polk, Hancock, Blount, and Sullivan. Company A - Overton County Company B - Overton County Company C - Cookeville, Putnam County Company D - Sparta, White County Company E - Overton County Company F - Overton County Company G - Jackson County Company H - White County Company I - White County Company K - White County Company L

Download or read book Historical Sketch and Roster of the Virginia 6th Cavalry Regiment written by John C. Rigdon and published by Virginia Regimental History. This book was released on 2018-09-26 with total page 238 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: In 1861, a Battle Cry of Freedom rang out across the hills and valleys of western Virginia. For the men of Virginia, there were definitely shades of gray, with some being strongly Confederate and others having family ties to the Union. While the men fought and died all across the battlefields of Virginia, Maryland and at Gettysburg in Pennsylvania, the Confederate Women remained unvanquished. Several firsthand accounts and collections of letters survive and have been published. We have included excerpts of several of these in this book. Virginia

Download or read book Historical Sketch and Roster of the Virginia 2nd Cavalry Regiment written by John C. Rigdon and published by Virginia Regimental History. This book was released on 2018-09-19 with total page 372 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: In 1861, a Battle Cry of Freedom rang out across the hills and valleys of western Virginia. For the mountaineers of Virginia, there were definitely shades of gray, with some being strongly Confederate and others having family ties to the Union. While the men fought and died all across the battlefields of Virginia, Maryland and at Gettysburg in Pennsylvania, the Confederate Women remained unvanquished. Several firsthand accounts and collections of letters survive. We have included one of these, the reminiscences of R. H. Peck of Company C. One other regimental history for the Virginia 2nd Cavalry Regiment was written by Robert J. Driver and published in 1995 by the H. E. Howard Company. As it has been out of print for many years and is almost impossible to find, this volume serves as an alternative for those who are researching this unit and the men who fought. It includes more than a dozen maps. The Virginia 2nd Cavalry Regiment completed its organization at Lynchburg, Virginia, in May, 1861. Its companies were recruited in the counties of Bedford, Campbell, Botetourt, Amherst, Franklin, Appomattox, and Albemarle. Until the end of October the unit was called the 30th Regiment Virginia Volunteers. During the war it fought alongside Mosby

Download or read book Historical Sketch and Roster of the Virginia 14th Cavalry Regiment written by John Rigdon and published by Createspace Independent Publishing Platform. This book was released on 2018-02-19 with total page 276 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The Virginia 14th Cavalry Regiment was organized in September, 1862, with nine companies, some of which had previously served in Jackson's Squadron Virginia Cavalry. The tenth company was made up of surplus men of the other companies. The unit was attached to Jenkins', Echols', and McCausland's Brigade. It skirmished in western Virginia, then saw action at Droop Mountain and Lewisburg. During January, 1864, it had 29 officers and 424 men present for duty. The 14th continued the fight in Western Virginia, took part in the operations in the Shenandoah Valley, and disbanded in April, 1865. Company A - "White's Mounted Riflemen" commanded by Captain Mooreman B. White and were primarily from Greenbrier County. Company B - "Charlotte Cavalry," commanded by Captain Edwin E. Bouldin, from Charlotte Company C - "Valley Cavalry or Rangers," commanded by Captain William A. Lackey, from Augusta and Highland counties. Company D - "Jenkins Guards," not officially mustered into service till Oct 1, 1862. Captain Robert B. Moorman, from Greenbrier County. Company E - Captain Absalom Knott's company, from Calhoun County. Company F (1st) - Captain James B Morgan's Company, from Boone County. Transferred to the 36 Battalion Virginia Cavalry May-June 1863. Company F (2nd) - Captain William T Smith's Company from Montgomery and Roanoke Counties. Formed May 11,1863 to replace the original Company F. Company G - "Border Rangers," Captain Waller R Preston, from Montgomery and Roanoke Counties. Company H - "Second Rockbridge Dragoons," Captain John A. Gibson, from Rockbridge County. Company I - "Churchville Cavalry," Captain James A. Cochran, from Augusta County. Company K - "Greenbrier Swifts or Greenbrier Cavalry #2," Captain Benjamin F. Eakle, from Greenbrier County. Company L - Captain John T. Bland, from Braxton and Nicholas Counties. Transferred to the 17th Virginia Cavalry as Company I on January 28,1863. Company M - "Braxton Dragoons," Captain Clinton B. Duffield. Transferred to the 36 Battalon Cavalry as Company B on February 5, 1863. Company N - "Night Hawk Rangers," Captain James S.A. Crawford, from Roane, Jackson, Wirt, and Wood Counties. Reassigned as Company F 17th Virginia Cavalry on January 28, 1863.

Download or read book Historical Sketch and Roster of the Virginia 11th Cavalry Regiment written by John C. Rigdon and published by Createspace Independent Publishing Platform. This book was released on 2017-02-18 with total page 386 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The Virginia 11th Cavalry Regiment was organized in February 1863, by consolidating the 17th Battalion Virginia Cavalry, one company from the 24th Battalion Virginia Cavalry, and two companies of the 5th Regiment Virginia Cavalry. They participated in most all of the succeeding battles in Virginia and accompanied Early on his raid into West Virginia. Just before Appomattox they were cut off from the main army and were not present for the surrender. They subsequently disbanded. Companies of the Virginia 11th Cavalry Regiment Company A (The Wildcat Company) - Berkeley County, some from Morgan, Jefferson and Frederick County Company B (The Hardy Rangers) - Hardy County Company C (The Brock's Gap Sharpshooters or The Brock's Gap Rifles) - Rockingham County Company D (Captain Edward H. McDonald) - Hampshire County Company E (Potomac Mounted Riflemen or Valley Mounted Riflemen) - Shenandoah and Rockbridge County Company F (The Bath Grays) - Bath County, Virginia and Pocahontas County, West Virginia Company G (The Bath Guards) - Bath County Company H ( Captain A. M. Pierce) - Frederick County and Winchester Company I (Fairfax Cavalry or chesterfield Troop) - Fairfax County Company K (Captain O. R. Weems) - Clarke County

Download or read book Historical Sketch and Roster of the Virginia 34th Cavalry Battalion written by John C. Rigdon and published by Virginia Regimental History. This book was released on 2019-01-10 with total page 120 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The Virginia 34th Cavalry Battalion, formerly the 1st Battalion Virginia Mounted Rifles, was organized in December, 1862. The unit served in A.G. Jenkins', W.E. Jones', V.A. Witcher's, and B.T. Johnson's Brigade and first engaged the Federals in western Virginia. It had a force of 172 men at Gettysburg, returned to western Virginia, then was involved in operations in East Tennessee. During April, 1864, it contained 222 effectives, saw action at Piedmont, and served with Early in the Shenandoah Valley. Organized with three companies initially on June 1, 1862.Company D organized on September 1, 1863.Company E organized on October 3, 1862.Regiment organization completed on December 1, 1862.Company F organized on July 18, 1863.Company G organized on October 31, 1862.McFarlane's Cavalry Squadron became Companies H and I in May 1864.Company K organized on April 1, 1864.