Historical Sketch And Roster Of The South Carolina 14th Infantry Regiment

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Historical Sketch and Roster of the South Carolina 14th Infantry Regiment

Author : John Rigdon
Publisher : Createspace Independent Publishing Platform
ISBN 13 : 9781721218011
Total Pages : 228 pages
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Download or read book Historical Sketch and Roster of the South Carolina 14th Infantry Regiment written by John Rigdon and published by Createspace Independent Publishing Platform. This book was released on 2018-06-16 with total page 228 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The 14th South Carolina Infantry Regiment, considered by some to be the best regiment in A.P. Hill's famous Light Division, served honorably and ably with the Army of Northern Virginia in all of its major battles. The 14th was organized in July, 1861, at Lightwoodknot Springs, near Columbia, South Carolina. In October the unit moved to the South Carolina coast near Pocotaligo, and on January 1, 1862, it was under fire from Federal gunboats. Ordered to Virginia in April, the 14th was assigned to General Gregg's and McGowan's Brigade. The regiment fought throughout the war as a part of Gregg's Brigade. On April 9, 1865, the 14th Infantry Regiment surrendered at the Appomattox Court House in Virginia. Company A - Darlington County - "Lynch's Creek Guards" Company B - Edgefield County - "Dearing Guards" Company C - Laurens County - "Raiborn Company" Company D - Edgefield County - "Edgefield Rifles" Company E - Laurens County - "Enoree Mosquitoes" Company F - Laurens County - "Carolina Bees" Company G - Abbeville County Company H - Barnwell County - "Ryan's Guards" Company I - Abbeville County - "McCalla's Rifles" Company K - Edgefield County - "Meeting Street Saludas"

Historical Sketch And Roster Of The South Carolina 19th Infantry Regiment

Author : John C. Rigdon
Publisher : Lulu.com
ISBN 13 : 0359584144
Total Pages : 210 pages
Book Rating : 4.3/5 (595 download)

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Download or read book Historical Sketch And Roster Of The South Carolina 19th Infantry Regiment written by John C. Rigdon and published by Lulu.com. This book was released on 2019-04-11 with total page 210 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The South Carolina 19th Infantry Regiment was organized during the winter of 1861-1862. It, along with the 18th was created as the last of the units formed in 1861 and did not participate in the early deployment. The 19th was involved the reorganization of the troops in the spring of 1862. They then moved to Mississippi, then to Kentucky where it saw action at Munfordsville. The 19th served with the Army of Tennessee from Murfreesboro to Atlanta, fought with Hood in Tennessee, and was active in the South Carolina Campaign and the North Carolina operations. The regiment lost 8 killed and 72 wounded at Murfreesboro, and the 10th/19th sustained 236 casualties at Chickamauga and totaled 436 men and 293 arms in December, 1863. During the Atlanta Campaign, July 22-28, the 19th reported 12 killed, 60 wounded, and 25 missing, and there were 9 killed, 34 wounded, and 8 missing at Ezra Church. It surrendered on April 26, 1865, with 76 men.

Historical Sketch And Roster Of The South Carolina 23rd Infantry Regiment

Author : John C. Rigdon
Publisher : Lulu.com
ISBN 13 : 035907443X
Total Pages : 280 pages
Book Rating : 4.3/5 (59 download)

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Download or read book Historical Sketch And Roster Of The South Carolina 23rd Infantry Regiment written by John C. Rigdon and published by Lulu.com. This book was released on 2018-09-07 with total page 280 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The South Carolina 23rd Infantry Regiment [also called Coast Rangers] was assembled at Charleston, South Carolina, in November, 1861. Most of the men were from Horry, Georgetown, Charleston, and Colleton counties. After being stationed in South Carolina, the regiment moved to Virginia and during the war served in General Evans', Elliot's, and Wallace's Brigade.

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

Author : John C. Rigdon
Publisher : Lulu.com
ISBN 13 : 0359839495
Total Pages : 218 pages
Book Rating : 4.3/5 (598 download)

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Download or read book Historical Sketch and Roster of the North Carolina 34th Infantry Regiment written by John C. Rigdon and published by Lulu.com. This book was released on 2019-08-07 with total page 218 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: 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.

Historical Sketch and Roster of the Alabama 14th Infantry Regiment

Author : John Rigdon
Publisher : CreateSpace
ISBN 13 : 9781514341414
Total Pages : 226 pages
Book Rating : 4.3/5 (414 download)

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Book Synopsis Historical Sketch and Roster of the Alabama 14th Infantry Regiment by : John Rigdon

Download or read book Historical Sketch and Roster of the Alabama 14th Infantry Regiment written by John Rigdon and published by CreateSpace. This book was released on 2015-06-14 with total page 226 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The Alabama 14th Infantry Regiment was organized at Auburn, August 1, 1861. It went first to Huntsville, then to Virginia, where it arrived in November. Proceeding to Yorktown, it was brigaded under Gen. Pryor of Virginia, Longstreet's division. It continued throughout the war in Virginia. Its colors were furled forever at Appomattox, where only 70 or 80, under Capt. Perry of Lowndes, were present. The names of 1317 men were on its rolls, over 250 of whom perished in battle, 350 died in the service, and 159 were discharged or transferred. Companies Of The AL 14th Infantry Regiment Co. "A" (Chambers): William D. Harrington (resigned, 2 Aug 62); James J. Havis (transferred to staff); John F. Wallace (KIA, Matapony River, 4 June 64); Stephen Hodge; T. C. Meadows Co. "B" (Lowndes): James S. Williamson (KIA, Frazier's Farm); Simon G. Perry Co. "C" (Chambers): Daniel H. McCoy (resigned, 23 may 62); M. L. Barber (wounded, Frazier's Farm; retired, 19 Aug 64); G. J. Bankston (wounded, several times) Co. "D" (Chambers): James A. Broome (promoted to major, 8 July 62); Benjamin H. Pearson (captured, on picket duty); Lt. H. W. Burns Co. "E" (Chambers): William C. Allen (died in service, 21 April 62); Joseph S. E. Davis (wounded, several times) Co. "F," Billy Gilmer Grays (Chambers): Mickleberry P. Ferrell (promoted to major, 2 Dec 62); John S. McLean (wounded, several times) Co. "G," Hillabee Blues (Tallapoosa): W. Henry Brooks (resigned, 22 March 62); John L. Craig (died in service, 1 may 62); Robert A. McCord (promoted to major); John A. Terrell (promoted); Lt. Henry C. Veazey (resigned, 10 Jan 65) Co. "H," Jackson Avengers (Tallapoosa): William W. Selman (resigned, 20 June 62); William B. O'Brien (wounded, twice; retired, 29 April 64); C. H. Lambeth (KIA, The Wilderness); J. B. Winslett Co. "I," Hillabee Rifles (Talladega): John T. Bell (KIA, Mechanicsville); Elias Folk (KIA, Petersburg, 31 July 64) Co. "K," Louina Guards (Randolph): A. C. Wood (promoted to major); George W. Taylor (promoted to major); W. A. J. Swan (retired, 14 Dec 63); Gustavus F. Weaver (wounded; retired); B. I. Pate (wounded; resigned) Co. "L," Texas invincibles: Benjamin Franklin Benton

Historical Sketch and Roster of the South Carolina 1st Infantry Regiment (Gregg's)

Author : John Rigdon
Publisher : Lulu.com
ISBN 13 : 1257086472
Total Pages : 430 pages
Book Rating : 4.2/5 (57 download)

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Historical Sketch and Roster of the South Carolina 18th Infantry Regiment

Author : John C. Rigdon
Publisher : Independently Published
ISBN 13 : 9781793427281
Total Pages : 244 pages
Book Rating : 4.4/5 (272 download)

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Download or read book Historical Sketch and Roster of the South Carolina 18th Infantry Regiment written by John C. Rigdon and published by Independently Published. This book was released on 2019-01-08 with total page 244 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The 18th Regiment, South Carolina Infantry was assembled during the winter of 1861-1862 with men from Laurens County and other counties in the northwestern part of the state. It was mustered into Confederate service for three years in May 1862. After serving in the Department of South Carolina, Georgia, and Florida, it was ordered to Virginia. During the war it was assigned to General Evans', Elliott's, and Wallace's Brigade. The 18th lost forty-nine percent of the 230 engaged at Second Manassas and had 3 killed and 39 wounded during the Maryland Campaign. In September, 1863, there were 363 present for duty and at the Petersburg mine explosion, 205 were disabled. This was the scene depicted in the opening scenes of "Cold Mountain." Here you can learn the true men's stories of this battle which has been explored in more than a dozen histories including Richard Slotkin's "No Quarter." The SC 18th sustained many casualties at Sayler's Creek and surrendered 16 officers and 139 men on April 9, 1865 at Appomattox Courthouse in Virginia.The 18th was one of the few units that participated in the siege of the troops around Vicksburg, endured the bombardment of Charleston and the fall of that city, then participated in the final battles leading up to and including the siege of Petersburg. CompaniesCompany A - Union CountyCompany B - Union CountyCompany C - Union CountyCompany D - Pickens and Anderson CountiesCompany E - Edgefield CountyCompany F - Union CountyCompany G - York County - Mountain GuardsCompany H - York County - Catawba Light Infantry Company I - Darlington County - Darlington RiflesCompany K - Broad River Guards

Historical Sketch And Roster Of The North Carolina 49th Infantry Regiment

Author : John C Rigdon
Publisher :
ISBN 13 :
Total Pages : 326 pages
Book Rating : 4.6/5 (8 download)

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Download or read book Historical Sketch And Roster Of The North Carolina 49th Infantry Regiment written by John C Rigdon and published by . This book was released on 2020-02-02 with total page 326 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The North Carolina 49th Infantry Regiment was organized in March, 1862, at Garysburg, North Carolina. Its companies were recruited in the following counties: McDowell, Cleveland, Iredell, Moore, Mecklenburg, Gaston, Catawba, Rutherford, and Lincoln. Assigned to General R. Ransom's and M.W. Ransom's Brigade, the unit fought with the Army of Northern Virginia beginning with the Seven Days' Battles.Following Fredericksburg in December of 1862, the 49th was transferred to North Carolina, thus missing Gettysburg and the other major battles of 1863. It returned to Virginia and participated in the Siege of Petersburg, surrendering at Appomattox.Companies Company A - Rutherford County(1st) Co. B, Chatham Cossacks (2nd) Co. B, Beatties Ford Rifles Co. C, Capt. P.B. Chambers' Co. Co. D, Capt. Wm. M. Black's Co. Co. F, Capt. Jas. T. Davis' Co. - Mecklenburg Guards Co. G, Kings Mountain Tigers Co. H, Gaston Rangers Co. I, Catawba Marksmen Co. K, Pleasant Home Guards

Historical Sketch and Roster of the Georgia 14th Infantry Regiment

Author : John C. Rigdon
Publisher :
ISBN 13 : 9781517696849
Total Pages : 332 pages
Book Rating : 4.6/5 (968 download)

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Download or read book Historical Sketch and Roster of the Georgia 14th Infantry Regiment written by John C. Rigdon and published by . This book was released on 2015-10-07 with total page 332 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The Georgia 14th Infantry Regiment was organized by Colonel Arnolus Vanderhorse Brumby during the spring of 1861. This regiment was originally commanded by Col. Brumby, then Felix L. Price, Robert W. Folsom, and lastly by Richard P. Lester. The 14th was active from Seven Pines to Cold Harbor, endured the battles and hardships of the Petersburg siege south of the James River, and ended the war at Appomattox. It had 379 effectives in April, 1862, and sustained 138 casualties during the Seven Days' Battles, 28 at Cedar Mountain, and 52 at Second Manassas. It lost 8 killed and 67 wounded at Chancellorsville and twelve percent of the 331 engaged at Gettysburg. On April 9, 1865, there were 20 officers and 147 men present. "The whole regiment was several times in imminent danger of being captured, inspired however, by the unwavering coolness and intrepid valor of their leaders, these war-worn and battle-scared veterans of many a bloody field would rally with enthusiasm around their tattered battle flag and drive back with severe loss the advances of their assailants." Companies Of The Georgia 14th Infantry RegimentCo. A, Confederate Volunteers, Monroe Co.Co. B, Ramah Guards, Wilkinson Co.Co. C, Jasper Light Infantry, Jasper Co.Co. D, Cherokee Brown Rangers, Cherokee Co.Co. E, Lester Volunteers, Forsyth Co.Co. F., Johnson Grays, Johnson Co.Co. G, Yancey Independents, Worth Co.Co. H, Blackshear Guards, Laurens Co.Co. I, Jeff Davis Riflemen, Butts Co.Co. K, Etowah Guards, Bartow Co.

Historical Sketch And Roster Of The North Carolina 37th Infantry Regiment

Author : John Rigdon
Publisher :
ISBN 13 : 9781312659742
Total Pages : 0 pages
Book Rating : 4.6/5 (597 download)

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Download or read book Historical Sketch And Roster Of The North Carolina 37th Infantry Regiment written by John Rigdon and published by . This book was released on 2023-04-17 with total page 0 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The North Carolina 37th Infantry Regiment was assembled at High Point, North Carolina, in November, 1861. The men were raised in the counties of Buncombe, Watauga, Mecklenburg, Wake, Ashe, Alexander, and Gaston. The unit fought at New Bern, then moved to Virginia in the spring of 1862. It was assigned to General Branch's and Lane's Brigade, Army of Northern Virginia. It fought throughout the war in Virginia. It surrendered 10 officers and 98 men at Appomattox. Company A - Ashe County Company B- Watauga County Company C- Mecklenburg County Company D- Union County Company E- Watauga & Alexander County Company F- Wilkes County Company G- Alexander County Company H- Gaston County Company I- Mecklenburg County Company K- Alleghany County

Historical Sketch and Roster of the South Carolina 2nd Artillery Regiment

Author : John C. Rigdon
Publisher : Lulu.com
ISBN 13 : 1365207331
Total Pages : 224 pages
Book Rating : 4.3/5 (652 download)

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Download or read book Historical Sketch and Roster of the South Carolina 2nd Artillery Regiment written by John C. Rigdon and published by Lulu.com. This book was released on 2016-06-20 with total page 224 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The South Carolina 2nd Heavy Artillery Regiment also known as the 1st Artillery Regiment, was organized at Charleston, South Carolina, during the spring of 1862 using the 2nd South Carolina Artillery Battalion as its nucleus. This unit had enlisted in August, 1861, and went into service at Camp Butler, near Aiken. The 2nd Artillery spent the entire war in and around Charleston and completed their service fighting against Sherman in the Carolinas Campaign. Companies of the SC 2nd Artillery Regiment Company A - Barnwell District Company B - Barnwell and surrounding Districts Company C - Orangeburg District Company D - Darlington District and surrounding counties. Company E - Barnwell District, Aiken area. A few men from Lexington District and Edgefield District Company F - Orangeburg District (Branchville area) Company G - Barnwell District Company H - Barnwell District Company I - - Orangeburg District Company K - Edgefield District

Historical Sketch and Roster of the South Carolina 10th Infantry Regiment

Author : John C. Rigdon
Publisher : Lulu.com
ISBN 13 : 1387952978
Total Pages : 209 pages
Book Rating : 4.3/5 (879 download)

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Download or read book Historical Sketch and Roster of the South Carolina 10th Infantry Regiment written by John C. Rigdon and published by Lulu.com. This book was released on 2018-07-17 with total page 209 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The South Carolina 10th Infantry Regiment was organized at Camp Marion, near Georgetown, South Carolina, in July, 1861. Its members were raised in the counties of Georgetown, Horry, Williamsburg, Marion, and Charleston. The regiment moved to Cat Island where many of the men suffered from typhoid fever, measles, and mumps. In March, 1862, it was sent to Mississippi, then in the Kentucky Campaign it was involved in the capture of Munfordsville. During the war it was assigned to General Manigault's and Sharp's Brigade and from September, 1863 to April, 1864, was consolidated with the 19th Regiment. The unit served with the Army of Tennessee from Murfreesboro to Atlanta, endured Hood's winter campaign in Tennessee, and saw action in North Carolina. It lost 16 killed, 91 wounded, and 2 missing at Murfreesboro, and the 10th/19th had 236 killed or wounded at Chickamauga and totaled 436 men and 293 arms in December, 1863. During the Atlanta Campaign, July 20-28, the 10th Regiment lost 19 of 24 officers engaged.

Historical Sketch and Roster of the South Carolina 2nd Infantry Regiment Rifles

Author : John C. Rigdon
Publisher : Lulu.com
ISBN 13 : 1329427874
Total Pages : 268 pages
Book Rating : 4.3/5 (294 download)

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Download or read book Historical Sketch and Roster of the South Carolina 2nd Infantry Regiment Rifles written by John C. Rigdon and published by Lulu.com. This book was released on 2015-07-30 with total page 268 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The South Carolina 2nd Regiment Rifles was organized during the spring of 1862 using the 5th South Carolina Battalion Rifles as its nucleus. It was organized from extra companies initially intended for Orr's Rifles. These companies were organized into a battalion that was officially designated the Fifth South Carolina Infantry Battalion. The unit served in South Carolina, then was ordered to Virginia and assigned to General Jenkins' and Bratton's Brigade. It participated in the Seven Days' Battles and the conflicts at Second Manassas, Sharpsburg, and Fredericksburg. Later the regiment was with Longstreet at Suffolk and D.H. Hill in North Carolina. It moved again with Longstreet but did not take part in the Battle of Chickamauga. The unit was involved in the Knoxville operations, returned to Virginia, and saw action at The Wilderness, Spotsylvania, and Cold Harbor. After enduring the hardships of the Petersburg siege south and north of the James River, it ended the war at Appomattox.

Historical Sketch and Roster of the Connecticut 16th Infantry Regiment

Author : John C. Rigdon
Publisher : Lulu.com
ISBN 13 : 1387960601
Total Pages : 314 pages
Book Rating : 4.3/5 (879 download)

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Download or read book Historical Sketch and Roster of the Connecticut 16th Infantry Regiment written by John C. Rigdon and published by Lulu.com. This book was released on 2018-07-20 with total page 314 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The 16th Connecticut was formed in Hartford County, Connecticut, in July and August 1862. It was mustered into service August 24, 1862 and became part of Mr. Lincoln's Army of the Potomac. Three weeks later the regiment first saw action at the Battle of Antietam, Maryland as part of Burnside's Ninth Army Corps. Having loaded muskets for the first time only the day before the battle, the regiment suffered significant casualties at Antietam. It next saw action at Fredericksburg, Virginia in December 1862, then at the Siege of Suffolk, Virginia in April/May 1863. In 1864, the 16th Connecticut, then with the 18th Army Corps, was part of the Union garrison at Plymouth, North Carolina, and vigorously defended Plymouth against a Confederate combined land and naval attack April 17-20, 1864 led by General Robert F. Hoke, C.S.A. Outnumbered more than 5 to 1, with no means of escape or opportunity for reinforcements, the Union garrison at Plymouth was surrendered on April 20, 1864 by Brigadier General Henry W. Wessells.

Historical Sketch and Roster of the South Carolina 13th Infantry Regiment

Author : John C. Rigdon
Publisher : Createspace Independent Publishing Platform
ISBN 13 : 9781530682690
Total Pages : 358 pages
Book Rating : 4.6/5 (826 download)

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Download or read book Historical Sketch and Roster of the South Carolina 13th Infantry Regiment written by John C. Rigdon and published by Createspace Independent Publishing Platform. This book was released on 2016-03-23 with total page 358 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: In response to a call from President Davis, about the 1st of July, 1861, a large number of infantry companies, from all quarters of South Carolina, rendevoused at Columbia, South Carolina. Here they were placed in a camp of instruction, at Lightwoodknot Springs, about five miles from Columbia, and allowed to arrange themselves in regiments of ten companies and elect field-officers. The second regiment so formed was numbered as the Thirteenth South Carolina volunteers. After an initial stint in South Carolina, the 13th transferred to Virginia and fought throughout the war there as a part of General Gregg's, then McGowan's Brigade. Companies Of The SC 13th Infantry Regiment This regiment was formed primarily from men from the Spartanburg area. Company A - Laurens County Company B - Spartanburg County Company C - Spartanburg County Company E - Spartanburg County Company F - Spartanburg County Company H Company I - Spartanburg County Company K

Historical Sketch And Roster Of The North Carolina 51st Infantry Regiment

Author : John C Rigdon
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ISBN 13 :
Total Pages : 240 pages
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Download or read book Historical Sketch And Roster Of The North Carolina 51st Infantry Regiment written by John C Rigdon and published by . This book was released on 2020-02-02 with total page 240 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The North Carolina 51st Infantry Regiment was organized at Wilmington, North Carolina, in April, 1862, with men recruited in the counties of Cumberland, Sampson, Duplin, Columbus, Robeson, and New Hanover.The 51st was brigaded with the 8th North Carolina under Gen. Thomas Lanier Clingman. Their first engagement was at Goldsborough in December of 1862.The 51st was transferred to Charleston where it participated in the defense of that city and were the main defenders of Battery Wagner which was portrayed in the movie, "Glory."After the fall of Charleston, the 51st was transferred to Virginia where it participated in the late battles of 1864 and the siege of Petersburg. It returned to North Carolina at Christmas of 1864 and participated in the battle of Kinston and Bentonville where it surrendered with the Army of Tennessee.Company A - New Hanover County.Company B - "Warsaw Sampsons" - Duplin County and Sampson CountyCompany C - "Duplin Stars" - Duplin CountyCompany D - "Scotch Tigers" - Robeson County.Company E - "Clay Valley Rangers" - Robeson CountyCompany F - "Ashpole True Boys" - Robeson CountyCompany G - Columbus County, Duplin County and Brunswick CountyCompany H - "Columbus Light Infantry" - Columbus CountyCompany I - Cumberland County and Sampson County Company K - "Confederate Stars" - Sampson County

Historical Sketch And Roster Of The North Carolina 37th Infantry Regiment

Author : John C Rigdon
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ISBN 13 : 9781661767983
Total Pages : 304 pages
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Download or read book Historical Sketch And Roster Of The North Carolina 37th Infantry Regiment written by John C Rigdon and published by . This book was released on 2020-01-17 with total page 304 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The North Carolina 37th Infantry Regiment was assembled at High Point, North Carolina, in November, 1861. The men were raised in the counties of Buncombe, Watauga, Mecklenburg, Wake, Ashe, Alexander, and Gaston. The unit fought at New Bern, then moved to Virginia in the spring of 1862. It was assigned to General Branch's and Lane's Brigade, Army of Northern Virginia. It fought throughout the war in Virginia. It surrendered 10 officers and 98 men at Appomattox.Company A - Ashe County Company B- Watauga County Company C- Mecklenburg County Company D- Union County Company E- Watauga & Alexander County Company F- Wilkes County Company G- Alexander County Company H- Gaston CountyCompany I- Mecklenburg County Company K- Alleghany County