John C Rigdon

Historical Sketch And Roster Of The South Carolina 1st Militia Regiment Charleston Reserves John C Rigdon

The South Carolina 1st Militia Regiment Charleston Reserves was organized in Charleston early in the war. It was made up mostly of old men and boys. For the first three years these men stayed around Charleston and were involved in the Siege of Charleston in 1863. When Sherman's troops invaded the state in 1865, the 1st joined up with McLaws Georgia troops in defense of the state. Company A (also known as the Hibernian Guard, Company #1) - Men were older members of the Irish VolunteersCompany B - (also known as the Charleston Home Guard, Company #2) Company C - (also known as the Pickens Rifles, Company #3) Company D - (also known as the Reserve Guard #4) Company E - (also known as the Reserve Guard #5) Company F - (also known as the Reserve Guard #6) Company G - (also known as Company #7) Company H - (also known as Company #8) Company I - (No Company I) Company J - (J was used unofficially and sometimes referred to as Company I) Company K - (also known as the tenth) Pickens Rifles - (Possible two units with the same name)