John C Rigdon

Historical Sketch And Roster Of The South Carolina 1st Infantry Regiment State Troops John C Rigdon

There are two units identified as the SC 1st Infantry Regiment State Troops. This unit was formed in January of 1863 and evidently disbanded in 1864 although many of the men probably served throughout the remainder of the war in advance of Sherman's invasion. From Siegler's book, South Carolina's Military Organizations During the War Between the States. The 1st Regiment, South Carolina State Troops was organized in July 1863. It was also known as Roberts's Regiment and did not go into active service until September 4, 1863. The 1st Regiment was not involved in any battle and they served until February 3, 1864. Company A - Captain Thomas H. Russell - Anderson District .; company at Tunnell Hill, Oconee. Company B - Captain Bennett C. Jones Company C - Captain Benjamin Franklin Duncan - Anderson District Company D - Captain Francis W. BurtCompany E - Captain Robert O. Tribble - Greenville District Company F - Captain Robert C. Sharp - Abbeville District Company G - Captain Moses Thomas Fowler - Laurens District Company H - Captains Edward Powell & William A. Beacham - Greenville District Company I - Captain John W. Hearst Company K - Captain Samuel McKittrick