John C Rigdon

Historical Sketch and Roster of The Tennessee 18th Cavalry Regiment (Newsom's) John C Rigdon

The Tennessee 18th Cavalry Regiment was also called the 19th Regiment. It was organized in May, 1864, by consolidating six companies of Newsom's Tennessee Cavalry Regiment and four companies of Forrest's Alabama Cavalry Regiment, The unit was assigned to T. H. Bell's Brigade in the Department of Alabama, Mississippi, and East Louisiana. Companies Of The Tennessee 18th Cavalry Regiment The Tennessee 18th Cavalry Regiment was organized in May, 1864, by consolidating six companies of Newsom's Tennessee Cavalry Regiment and four companies of Forrest's Alabama Cavalry Regiment. Its members were recruited in Hardeman, Madison, Henderson, and McNairy counties. Co. "A". Co. "B". Some of the men later were in Co. "G", 21st (16th). Co. "C". Some men later in Co. "E", 21st (16th) Regiment. Co. "D". Some men later in 21st (16th) Regiment, some in 18th (19th) Regiment. Co. "E" May was later captain, Co. "B", 18th (19th) Regiment, and some of the men also served in this organization. Co. "F". McClerkin was later captain, Co. "I", 18th (19th) Regiment and some of the men also served in this organization. Co. "G". Some of the men later served in 18th (19th) Regiment. Co. "H". Nothing is known as to subsequent fate of this company; probably disbanded and men distributed to other companies. Prisoner of war records showed men from Hardeman, Hardin, Henderson, Madison and McNairy Counties.