John C Rigdon

Historical Sketch and Roster Of The Mississippi 16th Infantry Regiment John C Rigdon

The Mississippi 16th Infantry Regiment was formed on June 17th, 1861. The companies were in camp three months at Corinth as State troops, before being called into the Confederate States service. Captain Carnot Posey, formerly a Lieutenant in Col. Jefferson Davis' regiment, Mexican war, was elected Colonel. In Northeastern Virginia the regiment was assigned to a brigade commanded by Gen. George B. Crittenden. They fought throughout the war in Virginia, surrendering at Appomattox only 68 men of the more than 900 who joined in 1861. Companies Of The Mississippi 16th Infantry Regiment Company A -- Summit Rifles (raised in Pike County, MS) Company B -- Westville Guards (raised in Simpson County, MS) Company C -- Crystal Springs Southern Rights (raised in Copiah County, MS) Company D -- Adams Light Guard No. 2 (raised in Adams County, MS) Company E -- Quitman Guards (raised in Pike County, MS) Company F -- Jasper Greys (raised in Jasper County, MS) Company G -- Fairview Rifles, aka Claiborne Rangers (raised in Claiborne County, MS) Company H -- Defenders (raised in Smith County, MS) Company I -- Adams Light Guard No. 1 (raised in Adams County, MS) Company K -- Wilkinson Rifles (raised in Wilkinson County, MS)