Historical Sketch And Roster Of The North Carolina 5th Cavalry Regiment
Historical Sketch And Roster Of The North Carolina 5th Cavalry Regiment

Author: John C. Rigdon

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Published: 2021-12-03

Total Pages: 0

ISBN-13: 9781794745933

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The North Carolina 5th Cavalry Regiment (AKA The 63rd Regiment North Carolina State Troops) was formed at Garysburg, North Carolina about Oct. l, 1862, by S.O. 216, Hdqrs. Dist. of N.C., dated Sept. 30, 1862. With more that 1000 men, the unit skirmished in North Carolina around Washington and Plymouth. Later it moved to Virginia and served under Generals Robertson, L. S. Baker, James B. Gordon, and Barringer. The 5th Cavalry fought at Brandy Station, Middleburg, Upperville, Fairfield, Auburn Mills, Brooks Turnpike, The Wilderness, Spotsylvania, Black's and White's, Hampton's Cattle Raid, Boydon Plank Road and Five Forks. This regiment had 458 effectives during the Pennsylvania Campaign and surrendered 1 man at Appomattox. It Disbanded at Danville, Virginia after news arrived of the surrender.

Historical Sketch And Roster Of The North Carolina 5th Cavalry Battalion
Historical Sketch And Roster Of The North Carolina 5th Cavalry Battalion

Author: John C Rigdon

Publisher: Independently Published

Published: 2020-07-11

Total Pages: 346

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The North Carolina 5th Cavalry Battalion was organized at Jacksboro, Tennessee, during the fall of 1862. It contained five companies and skirmished the Federals in Tennessee and Kentucky. In August 1863, the unit merged into the 65th North Carolina Regiment / 6th Cavalry. The North Carolina 7th Cavalry Battalion was organized during the summer of 1862 with six companies. The unit skirmished in Tennessee and Kentucky until August 1863 when it merged into the 65th North Carolina Regiment 6th Cavalry. Details are quite sketchy for the 5th Cavalry Battalion and the 6th Cavalry Regiment. Existing records indicate that they were involved in a number of skirmishes in North Carolina, Tennessee, and Kentucky, but specifics are not given. Co. A, Capt. Alfred H. Baird's Co. Co. B, Capt. Samuel W. English's Co. Co. C, Capt. Junius C. Tate's Co. Co. A, Allen Rangers Co. B, Mitchell Cav. Co. C, Burke Rangers

Historical Sketch And Roster Of The North Carolina 1st Cavalry Regiment
Historical Sketch And Roster Of The North Carolina 1st Cavalry Regiment

Author: John C Rigdon

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Published: 2020-06-29

Total Pages: 360

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The 1st North Carolina Cavalry Regiment (1st NC Cav.) held a very honorable and distinguished record during the war. The gallant men of the 1st NC Cav. participated in more than one hundred and sixty engagements during the war, beginning with a skirmish at Hunters Creek, VA., 10 November, 1861 and ending at Appomattox Court House, VA., on the 9 of April, 1865. Although the 1st NC Cavalry was listed among the troops surrendered at Appomattox, it, like other cavalry units of the Army of Northern Virginia, managed to cut its way through the lines and escape, thus avoiding surrender, and disbanded several days later when it became clear that it would be impossible to reach General Joe Johnston's forces in North Carolina. Companies "A" Jefferson, Ashe County, 23 April 1861 "B" Rich Square, Northhampton County, 12 June 1861 "C" Mecklenburg Rangers, Charlotte, Mecklenburg County, 25 May 1861 "D" Watauga Rangers, Boone, Watauga County, 11 May 1861 "E" Warrenton, Warrenton County, June 1861 "F" Cabarrus Rangers, Concord Cabarrus County, 15 June 1861 "G" Buncombe Rangers, Ashville, Buncombe County, 20 May 1861 "H" Goldsboro, Wayne County, 20 June 1861 "I" Kenansville, Duplin County, 17 June 1861 "K" Nantahala Rangers, Franklin, Macon County, 13 June 1861

Historical Sketch and Roster of the South Carolina 5th Cavalry Regiment
Historical Sketch and Roster of the South Carolina 5th Cavalry Regiment

Author: John C. Rigdon

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Published: 2018-10-29

Total Pages: 242

ISBN-13: 9781729410547

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The 5th South Carolina Cavalry was formed in January 1863 when several independent cavalry commands were combined. These included the 14th and 17th South Carolina Cavalry Battalions, Capt. Joseph Gist Harlan's Cavalry Company, and Capt. Louis A. Whilden's Cavalry Company (St. James Mounted Riflemen). Lt. Col. Samuel W. Ferguson of the 28th Mississippi Cavalry, then recovering at home in Charleston from an injury received when he fell from his horse, was appointed colonel of the regiment. However, Ferguson's appointment was never confirmed, and he returned to his command in Mississippi without ever joining the regiment. In his absence, Lieut. Col. Robert J. Jeffords took temporary command of the regiment until John Dunovant, previously dismissed as major of the 1st SC Regulars, was appointed colonel in July 1863. Although officially designated a regiment, the companies remained dispersed at various locations along the South Carolina coast.In March 1864 the 5th was ordered to assemble in Virginia, which they completed in April. The participated in the Petersburg Siege, fought at Vaughan Road and Burgess's Mill, then returned to the Carolinas in early 1865 to confront Sherman in the Carolinas Campaign.

Historical Sketch And Roster Of The North Carolina 4th Cavalry Regiment
Historical Sketch And Roster Of The North Carolina 4th Cavalry Regiment

Author: John C Rigdon

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Published: 2019-12-13

Total Pages: 248

ISBN-13: 9781675052150

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The NC 4th Cavalry Regiment AKA the 59th Regiment Volunteers -- was formed during August, 1862, in Garysburg, North Carolina. Its companies were from the counties of Anson, New Hanover, Caswell, Hertford, Cabarrus, Bertie, Currituck, Wilson, Cleveland, and Northampton. The 4th Cavalry served under the command of General Robertson, L.S. Baker, James B. Gordon, J. Dearing, Roberts, and Barringer. It skirmished in the Goldsboro-Kinston area of North Carolina, then moved north and joined the Army of Northern Virginia. It appears that the 4th was in Virginia at least as early as June 1, 1863 where they took an active part in the conflicts at Culpeper Court House, Brandy Station, Upperville, Aldie, Fairfield, Hagerstown, Jack's Shops, Wilson's Farm, White Oak Road, and Five Forks. It had about 500 effectives at Gettysburg and surrendered 40 on April 9, 1865. Companies of the 4th Cavalry were from the counties of Anson, New Hanover, Caswell, Hertford, Cabarrus, Bertie, Currituck, Wilson, Cleveland, and Northampton. Two of these companies had been transferred from the 12th Battalion North Carolina Cavalry. Co. A, Capt. L.A. Johnson's Co., Anson Troopers Co. B, Capt. Jas. T. Mitchell's Co. Co. C, Capt. Andrew McIntire's Co. Co. D, Capt. Wm. Sharp's Co. Co. E, Capt. Jno Y. Bryce's Co. Co. F, Capt. Jos. B. Cherry's Co. Co. G, Capt. Demosthenes Bell's Co. Co. G, Currituck L. Cav. Co. K was temporarily attached to the 7th Regt. Confederate Cav. Formerly of the NC 12th Cavalry BattalionCo. L. Formerly of the NC 12th Cavalry Battalion

Historical Sketch and Roster of the NC 5th Infantry Regiment Senior Reserves
Historical Sketch and Roster of the NC 5th Infantry Regiment Senior Reserves

Author: John C. Rigdon

Publisher: Createspace Independent Publishing Platform

Published: 2017-04-06

Total Pages: 144

ISBN-13: 9781545184929

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As the name implies, the Senior Reserves were made up of older men and men who were unfit to serve in the regular army. Unlike the militia and "home guards" however, these men were in actual Confederate Service acting primarily as provost guards, railroad guards and operators, and pickets at bridges and forts. The 5th regiment was formed by the consolidation of Stowe's Infantry Battalion, Senior Reserves with another battalions in the summer of 1864. It was also known as the 74th Regiment, North Carolina Infantry. It surrendered with the Army of Tennessee, 26 April 1865. Companies of the North Carolina 5th Infantry Regiment Senior Reserves. Most of the companies served as prison guards at Salisbury, North Carolina, but Company F served as a mounted patrol guard for the Northwestern North Carolina counties. Company A - Wilkes County Company B - Ashe County and Alleghany County Company C - Surry County Company D - Alexander County and Caldwell County Company E - in the eight counties of the 8th Congressional District; Rowan County, Mecklenburg County, Union County, Catawba County, Gaston County, Cleveland County, and Lincoln County Company F - the ten counties of thre 9th Congressional District; Ashe County, Alleghany County, Surry County, Wilkes County, Yadkin County, Burke County, Caldwell County, Alexander County, Iredell County, and Davie County Company G - the fifteen counties of the 10th Congressional District; Rutherford County, Henderson County, McDowell County, Buncombe County, Watauga County, Mitchell County, Yancey County, Madison County, Haywood County, Transylvania County, Jackson County, Macon County, Clay County, and Cherokee County. Company H - Yadkin County Company I - Burke County and Caldwell County Company K - Wilkes County

Historical Sketch and Roster of the Virginia 5th Cavalry Regiment
Historical Sketch and Roster of the Virginia 5th Cavalry Regiment

Author: John C. Rigdon

Publisher: Createspace Independent Publishing Platform

Published: 2017-05-04

Total Pages: 198

ISBN-13: 9781546475309

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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

Historical Sketch and Roster of the North Carolina 34th Infantry Regiment
Historical Sketch and Roster of the North Carolina 34th Infantry Regiment

Author: John C. Rigdon

Publisher: Lulu.com

Published: 2019-08-07

Total Pages: 218

ISBN-13: 0359839495

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The North Carolina 34th Infantry Regiment was assembled at High Point, North Carolina, in October, 1861. Its members were recruited in the counties of Ashe, Rutherford, Rowan, Lincoln, Cleveland, Mecklenburg, and Montgomery. After serving in the Department of North Carolina, it was sent to Virginia and placed in General Pender's and Scales' Brigade. The 34th was active in the many campaigns of the army from the Seven Days' Battles to Cold Harbor and later participated in the Petersburg siege south of the James River and the operations around Appomattox.

The 4th North Carolina Cavalry in the Civil War
The 4th North Carolina Cavalry in the Civil War

Author: Neil Hunter Raiford

Publisher: McFarland

Published: 2015-09-03

Total Pages: 303

ISBN-13: 1476604126

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In April 1862, the Civil War was entering its second year and North Carolina was rallying to supply more troops for the Confederacy. The Partisan Ranger Act, passed by the Confederate Congress on April 21, prompted local leaders to recruit companies of irregular soldiers for service in the Confederate Army. Seven such companies were banded together into a regiment to form the 4th North Carolina Cavalry: a true cross-section of North Carolina, it contained soldiers from the largest urban areas and smallest rural areas from fifteen counties. This history of the 4th North Carolina Cavalry is based largely on primary source material--the official records, letters, diaries and recollections of the soldiers. The 4th North Carolina saw action in North Carolina, Virginia, Maryland and Pennsylvania, and was a part of General Lee's Army of Northern Virginia. The roster comprises a large part of the book and provides biographical, genealogical and military information about each soldier.