Mississippi 2nd Cavalry Regiment State Troops

Historical Notes:
The 2nd Regiment, Mississippi State Cavalry was organized for state service on April 1863 and transferred to confederate service April 30, 1864. It was consolidated March 20, 1865 with Ashcroft's, Ham's, and Lowry's Cavalry Regiment. Officers:
Colonel:
• Smith, J. F.
• Clark R. Barteau
Lieutenant Colonel
• George H. Morton
Majors:
• William Parrish
• O.B. Farris
Assignments:
Richardson's Brigade of Forrest's Cavalry (Jan. 1864)
Battles:
Brentwood, Tennessee (action March 25, 1863)
Franklin, Tennessee (engagement April 10, 1863)
Grierson's Raid (defense against Federal expedition from La Grange, Tn. to Baton Rouge, La., April 17 - May 2, 1863)
Rosters:
The roster of this unit contains the names of 1863 men.

  • Company A -- Citizen Guards (raised in Tippah County, MS)
  • Company B -- Johnson Partisans (raised in Chickasaw County, MS)
  • Company C -- Martin’s Company (raised in Monroe County, MS); also, Tuscumbia Rangers
  • Company D -- Wilson’s Company (raised in Pontotoc County, MS)
  • Company E -- Mississippi Rangers (raised in Pontotoc County, MS)
  • Company F -- Johnson’s Company (raised in Monroe County, MS)
  • Company G -- Isbell’s Company (raised in Chickasaw County, MS)
  • Company H -- J.V. Harris Guards (raised in Monroe County, MS)
  • Company I -- Clarke’s Company (raised in Chickasaw County, MS)
  • Company K -- Pettus Rangers (raised in Tippah & neighboring counties, MS)
  • Company L -- Lowry’s Company (raised in Tishomingo & neighboring counties, MS)
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