John C Rigdon

Historical Sketch And Roster Of The Mississippi 7th Infantry Regiment John C Rigdon

The Mississippi 7th Infantry Regiment was organized at Corinth, Mississippi, in April, 1861 with men from Marion, Amite, Pike, Franklin, Lawrence, Yalobusha, Holmes, and Covington counties. It served on the Mississippi coast, saw action in Kentucky, then was assigned to Generals J. P. Anderson's, Tucker's, and Sharp's Brigade, Army of Tennessee. The 7th participated in many conflicts of the army from Murfreesboro to Atlanta, marched with Hood to Tennessee, and fought in North Carolina. It was mustered into Confederate service with 911 officers and men, and sustained 20 casualties at Munfordville, 113 at Murfreesboro, and 75 at Chickamauga. The unit was briefly consolidated with the 9th Mississippi Regiment in December, 1863 and totaled 468 men and 252 arms. On April 26, 1865, it surrendered with 74 men.

Co. A - Franklin Rifles (Franklin County) mustered into State service on April 29, 1861 at Meadville.

Co. B - Bogue Chitto Guards (Pike County) mustered into State service on May 1, 1861 at Bogue Chitto.

Co. C - Amite Rifles (Amite County) mustered into State service on April 29, 1861 at Liberty.

Co. D - Jeff Davis Sharpshooters (Marion County) mustered into State service on May 4, 1861 at Holmesville.

Co. E - Franklin Beauregards (Franklin County) mustered into State service on May 4, 1861 at Meadville.

Co. F - Marion's Men (Marion County) mustered into State service on August 10, 1861 at Columbus.

Co. G - Goode Rifles (Lawrence County) (No muster information)

Co. H - Dahlgren Rifles (Pike County) mustered into State service on August 22, 1861 at Meadville.

Co. I - Covington Rifles (Covington County) mustered into State service on September 11, 1861.

Co. K - Quitman Rifles (Franklin County) mustered into State service on August 26, 1861 at Bunckley's Ferry.