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. 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. Thomas B. Roberts, Colonel of this regiment appears as Captain of Company A of the 16th Infantry Regiment. Bil Brasington in his research gives this timeline: "He was previously a captain 16th Regiment, Company A from Nov 1861 to June 1862 until reorganization for The War and 3rd SC Reserves Company B June 1862 until Jan 1863."William Goldsmith who is Quartermaster Sergeant for this regiment also appears as a private in the SC 16th Infantry Regiment, Company A. Company A - Captain Thomas H. Russell - Anderson District Company B - Captain Bennett C. Jones Company C - Captain Benjamin Franklin Duncan - Anderson District Company D - Captain Francis W. Burt Company 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. HearstCompany K - Captain Samuel McKittrick