John C Rigdon

Historical Sketch And Roster Of The North Carolina 2nd Infantry Battalion John C Rigdon

The North Carolina 2nd Infantry Battalion was formed at Garysburg, North Carolina, during the fall of 1861. Five companies were from Madison, Stokes, Randolph, Surry, and Forsyth counties, one from Mecklenburg County, Virginia, and two from Pike and Meriwether counties, Georgia. The Virginia company was transferred in September, 1862, and the Georgia commands in mid-1863. Company A -Stokes County Company B -Surry County Company C -Richmond, Virginia Company D -Richmond, Virginia Company E -Meriwether County, Georgia Company F -Randolph County Company G -Forsyth County Company H -Madison County