John C Rigdon

Historical Sketch And Roster Of The Mississippi 12th Infantry Regiment John C Rigdon

The Mississippi 12th Infantry Regiment was assembled at Corinth, Mississippi, in May, 1861. It was sent first to Union City, Tennessee to participate in Polk's Campaign there, but was soon transferred to Virginia where it participated in every major battle, surrendering at Appomattox. Only 54 men of the regiment were present at the surrender. Companies Of The Mississippi 12th Infantry Regiment Company A -- Charlie Clark Rifles [also listed as Co. H] (raised in Jefferson & Copiah Counties, MS) Company B - Natchez Fencibles. There is confusion concerning this Company. See Company G. Company C -- Raymond Fencibles [also listed as Co. A] (raised in Hinds County, MS) Company D -- Pettus Relief, aka Pettus Rifles (raised in Copiah County, MS) Company E -- Sardis Blues [also listed as Co. F] (raised in Panola County, MS) Company F -- Durant Rifles [also listed as Co. I] (raised in Holmes County, MS) Company G -- Vicksburg Sharpshooters [also listed as Co. E] (raised in Warren County, MS) Company G -- Natchez Fencibles (raised in Adams County, MS) (Grady lists this company as Company B. The National Archives Index identifies the men of this company as belonging to company G.) Company H -- Claiborne Guards [also listed as Co. K] (raised in Claiborne County, MS) Company I -- Satartia Rifles [also listed as Co. G] (raised in Yazoo County, MS) Company K -- Lawrence Rifles [also listed as Co. C] (raised in Lawrence County, MS)