John C Rigdon

Historical Sketch And Roster Of The Tennessee 37th Infantry Regiment John C Rigdon

The Tennessee 37th Infantry Regiment, formerly the 7th Tennessee Regiment Provisional Army, [and also called 1st East Tennessee Rifles] was organized at Camp Ramsay, near Knoxville, Tennessee, in October, 1861. After fighting at Perryville, the unit was assigned to B. R. Johnson's, Bate's, Tyler's, and Palmer's Brigade, Army of Tennessee. In June, 1863, it was consolidated with the 15th Regiment. It fought in many conflicts from Murfreesboro to Atlanta, returned to Tennessee with Hood, and was active in North Carolina. It was included in the surrender on April 26, 1865. Companies Of The Tennessee 37th Infantry Regiment Co. "A". "The Thompson Creek Grays". Men from Coffee and Bedford Counties. Co. "B". Men from Claiborne County. Co. "C". Men from Jefferson and Grainger Counties. Co. "D". Men from Chattanooga, Hamilton County Co. "E". Joined regiment at Madison, Alabama. Men from Alabama. Co. "F". Men from Washington County. Co. "G". Men from Bradley County. Co. "H". Men from North Georgia and Hamilton County. Co. "I". Men from Blount and Sevier Counties. Co. "K". Men from Grainger County.