John C Rigdon

Historical Sketch and Roster Of The Kentucky 19th Infantry Regiment John C Rigdon

The Kentucky 19th Infantry Regiment was recruited and organized at Harrodsburg, Ky., in the fall of 1861, by Col. Landram and Lieut. Col. Cowan, and was mustered into the U. S. service Jan. 2, 1862. It participated in the Cumberland Gap Campaign, then formed part of Gen. Sherman's army which moved on Vicksburg via Chickasaw bayou. It participated in the battle of Chickasaw and Arkansas Post, followed by the battles leading up to Vicksburg and the Vicksburg Siege. Following the surrender of Vicksburg, the 19th Kentucky was transferred to the Department of the Gulf and was with Gen. Banks on the Red River Expedition. After the Red River Expedition it returned to Baton Rouge, La., where it remained until ordered to Louisville, Ky., where it was mustered out, Jan. 26, 1865, the veterans and recruits being transferred to the 7th Ky. Veteran Infantry. Companies of the Kentucky 19th Infantry Regiment Company A - Harrodsburg, Mercer County, Kentucky. Company B - Harrodsburg, Mercer County, Kentucky. Company C - Harrodsburg, Mercer County, Kentucky. Company D - Harrodsburg, Mercer County, Kentucky. Company E - Harrodsburg, Mercer County, Kentucky. Company F - Harrodsburg, Mercer County, Kentucky. Company G - Harrodsburg, Mercer County, Kentucky. Company H - Harrodsburg, Mercer County, Kentucky. Company I - Harrodsburg, Mercer County, Kentucky. Company K - Harrodsburg, Mercer County, Kentucky.