Author: John Rigdon
Publisher: CreateSpace
ISBN: 9781518675638
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Languages : en
Pages : 292
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The Georgia 6th Cavalry Regiment was formed on March 16, 1863 by assigning six of the eight companies of Smith's Georgia Legion. Five additional companies were added later. Smith's Legion was organized during the spring of 1862 with a cavalry and infantry battalion. The roster for Smith's Legion contains 1142 names. For a time the legion was under the command of Colonel Sumner J. Smith. The cavalry battalion was under the command of Lieutenant Colonel John R. Hart and Major Benjamin F. Brown. The cavalry battalion raised some of its members in Burke and Telfair counties. It was attached to the Department of East Tennessee and was involved in the Kentucky Campaign. In the spring of 1863 the battalion merged into the 6th Georgia Cavalry Regiment. Once organized as the 6th Cavalry, five additional companies were added. 1st Company K became Company C of Jessee's Kentucky Cavalry Battalion on June 16, 1863 and 2nd Company K was organized on August 1, 1863. During the conflict the 6th Cavalry served in Davidson's, J.J. Morrison's, C.C. Crews', and Iverson's Brigade. They participated in the Knoxville and Atlanta Campaigns, then took part in the defense of Savannah and the campaign in the Carolinas. During April, 1865, it surrendered with the Army of Tennessee. Companies Of The GA 6th Cavalry Regiment Some of the members were from Burke and Telfair counties. See GA 21st Infantry Regiment, 1st Company E. *By Special Order No. 106, Adjutant & Inspector General's Office dated Richmond, Va. May 8, 1862, this company, "Old Co. E," was detached from this regiment and became Co. A, 1st Regiment Georgia Partisan Rangers and subsequently became Co. G, Smith's Legion Ga. Cavalry, which in March 1863, became Co. G, 6th Regiment Ga. Cavalry. Paroled at Charlotte, N. C. May 3, 1865.
Author: John C. Rigdon
Publisher: Lulu.com
ISBN: 1794783334
Category : History
Languages : en
Pages : 146
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The Georgia 6th Cavalry Battalion State Guards was formed in August 1863 to serve for six months as local defense in the northwest section of the state. The battalion was comprised of horse soldiers from Chattooga and Walker counties. The only verified engagement with the enemy is noted on January 22, 1864, at the "Battle of Subligna" in Chattooga County. As Sherman threatened in the spring of 1864, most of these men probably joined in with Wheeler's or Forrest's troops for the Atlanta and Carolinas campaign, but records are sparse.
Author: John Rigdon
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Category : Georgia
Languages : en
Pages : 150
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Author: John C. Rigdon
Publisher: Lulu.com
ISBN: 1387955276
Category : History
Languages : en
Pages : 268
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The Georgia 4th Cavalry Regiment (AveryÕs) was formed with eleven companies in January, 1863, using Avery's 23rd Georgia Cavalry Battalion as its nucleus. It served for a time with the Conscript Department in Tennessee, then was assigned to J.J. Morrison's, C.C. Crews', and Iverson's Brigade. The regiment participated in the Chickamauga, Knoxville, and Atlanta Campaigns, skirmished in Northern Georgia and East Tennessee, and took part in the defense of Savannah. In January, 1865, the unit was reorganized and called the 12th Cavalry. It went on to fight in the Carolinas and surrendered with the Army of Tennessee. Research of this unit is complicated by the fact that there was another 4th Cavalry (ClinchÕs). No roster of the 23rd Cavalry Battalion or the 4th Cavalry (AveryÕs) has been found. The records are all filed in the state archive microfilm as the GA 12th Cavalry Regiment.
Author: John Rigdon
Publisher: CreateSpace
ISBN: 9781518675690
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Languages : en
Pages : 288
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The first Confederate unit mustered from the state of Georgia, the Sixth Regiment was organized at Atlanta in May 1861. Alfred Colquitt was elected the first colonel of the unit, which included men from Baker, Butts, Crawford, Dade, Houston Mitchell, Oglethorpe, Taylor, and Twiggs counties. This regiment followed an unusual path through the war, going first to Virginia, but missing Gettysburg because they were transferred to Charleston, SC. The 6th Georgia was immortalized as one of the units defending Battery Wagner in the film, "Glory." They were sent to Florida to participate in Ocean Pond (Olustee), then back to Virginia for the post-Gettysburg battles. When Sherman threatened the Carolinas, the 6th was sent back to the Carolinas and participated in the campaign there, surrendering at Greensboro, NC. Companies Of The Georgia 6th Infantry Regiment Company A - Hancock County, Ga.("Sydney Brown Infantry") Company B - Dade County, Georgia ("Lookout Dragoons") Company C - Houston County, Ga. Beauregard Rifles Or Beauregard Volunteers Company D - Butts County, Ga.("Butts County Volunteers") Company E - Crawford County, Georgia ("Crawford County Greys") Company F - Mitchell County, Ga.Mitchell County Independents Or ("Camilla Guards") Company G - Taylor County, Georgia ("Butler Van Guards") Company H - Baker County, Georgia ("Baker County Fire Eaters") Company I - Twiggs County, Ga. ("Twiggs County Guards") Company K - Oglethorpe County, Georgia ("Gilmer Blues")
Author: John Rigdon
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Category : Georgia
Languages : en
Pages : 241
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Author: John Rigdon
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Category : Georgia
Languages : en
Pages : 219
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Author: John Rigdon
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Category : Georgia
Languages : en
Pages : 271
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Author: John Rigdon
Publisher: CreateSpace
ISBN: 9781518650345
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Pages : 304
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The Georgia 3rd Cavalry Regiment was organized by Colonel M. J. Crawford and mustered into Confederate service at Athens, Georgia, during the early summer of 1862. It fought in Kentucky with General Wheeler, but at New Haven most of the unit was captured. A detachment saw action at Murfreesboro and after those captured were exchanged, the command was assigned to J.J. Morrison's, C.C. Crews', and Iverson's Brigade. It participated in the campaigns of Chickamauga, Chattanooga, Knoxville, and Atlanta, was involved in Northern Alabama and Georgia, and in 1865 participated in various conflicts in the Carolinas. On April 26, 1865, it surrendered with the Army of Tennessee. Companies Of The Georgia 3rd Cavalry Regiment: Some of the men were from Rabun, Whitfield, and Cherokee counties.
Author: John Rigdon
Publisher: CreateSpace
ISBN: 9781515020998
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Languages : en
Pages : 298
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The Fifth Georgia Cavalry was formed with headquarters in Savannah under Special Order No. 20 of the Confederate War Department on January 20, 1863. Prior to this order, the men served as the First and Second Battalions of Georgia Cavalry, providing Coastal and Rural Georgia protection. Together with the Third Battalion (later called the Fourth Georgia Cavalry) they served as the bulk of the area. The Commander was Colonel Robert H. Anderson. He was promoted to Brigadier General and served under Major General Joseph "Fightin' Joe" Wheeler. After the war, Anderson became Savannah's first Chief of Police. A statue stands in Savannah commemorating his service. The Fifth Georgia provided Coastal Protection for Georgia until early 1864. In February of 1864, they dispatched to Florida for the Battle of Ocean Pond or Olustee. After the Confederate victory at Ocean Pond, the Fifth Georgia returned home to assist with the struggle against Union troops in North Georgia. They were engaged at the Battle of Noon Day Church, New Hope Church, Ezra Church, Kennesaw Mountain, Big Shanty, Marietta and The Battle of Atlanta. They saw action at Taylor's Creek, Brown's Mill, McCook's Raid, and Bear Creek Station. After Sherman began his March to the Sea, the Fifth Georgia was a part of Wheeler's Cavalry. After Georgia's destruction, the Fifth Georgia saw action in South Carolina at Broxton's Bridge, River's Bridge, Aiken and throughout the state. Companies Of The Georgia 5th Cavalry Regiment The Fifth Georgia soldiers were from counties of the southeastern portion of the state.
