John C Rigdon

Historical Sketch and Roster Of The Tennessee 5th Cavalry Regiment John C Rigdon

The Tennessee 5th Cavalry Regiment was organized December 16, 1862 by the addition of two companies to the 13th (McKenzie's) Tennessee Cavalry Battalion, which was originally 1st (Rogers') East Tennessee Cavalry Regiment. On November 20, 1862, in a report of the forces in East Tennessee, the 5th Tennessee was listed as unattached, with an estimated strength of 300 men. On December 27, just after the organization of the regiment it was reported in Scott County. The 5th Cavalry served under General Wheeler throughout the Atlanta Campaign, the March to the Sea, and the Carolina Campaign. Companies Of The TN 5th Cavalry Regiment J. L. Blackwell (to Major), A. J. Reagan, Co. "A". Originally "F" 1st (Rogers') then "F", later "A", 13th Battalion. James M. Kincaid, John Blythe, Co. "B". Originally "H" 1st (Rogers'), then "H", later "B", 13th Battalion. W. O. Martin, D. C. Blevins, Co. "C". Originally "B", 1st (Rogers'), then "B", later 'C", 13th Battalion. A. W. Beagles, Co. "D". Originally Co. "I" 1st (Rogers'), then "L", later "D", 13th Battalion. Thad. M. Carder, Co. "E". Originally "D", 1st (Rogers'), then "D", later "E", 13th Battalion. Thomas Gorman, A. L. Mims, Co. "F". Originally "E", 1st (Rogers'), then "E" later "F", 13th Battalion. John W. Graham, Co. "G". Originally "K", 1st (Rogers'), then "K", later "G", 13th Battalion. William W. Mullendore, Co. "H". Originally "G", 1st (Rogers'), then "G", later "II", 13th Battalion. William W. Lillard, Co. "I". Organized July 19, 1862 at Shiloh, Hawkins County; men from Meigs and Hamilton Counties. Ordered to 13th Battalion as Co. "I", October 9, 1862. Dewitt C. Ghormley, Co. "K". Organized July 4, 1862 at Maryville, Blount County. Originally "F", Thomas' North Carolina Legion. Ordered to 13th Battalion in December 1862, when it was raised to a regiment.