HISTORICAL NOTES:
The Texas 23rd Cavalry Regiment was formed during the spring of 1862 with men from Centerville, Denton, Cooper, Palestine, and Clarksville, and Bowie and Hopkins counties. It was assigned to H. Bee's and Debray's Brigade, Trans-Mississippi Department, and fought in various conflcits in Louisiana. In January, 1864, the unit contained 33 officers and 451 men, and later took an active part in the engagements at Mansfield and Pleasant Hill. It was included in the surrender in June, 1865.
FIELD OFFICERS:
Colonel Nicholas C. Gould, Lieutenant Colonels J.A. Corley and Isaac A. Grant, and William R. Caton.
ASSIGNMENTS:BATTLES:ROSTERS:Bibliography for Research:
Brock, R. A. The Appomattox Roster. Cartersville, GA: Eastern Digital Resources, 1998. Originally published as Volume 15 of the Southern Historical Society Papers in 1887 by The Society, Richmond, VA. This book contains 56,000 names of men who surrendered at Appomattox. It shows the mans unit of service and some additional notes.
Crute, Joseph Units of the Confederate States Army Midlothian, VA: Derwent Books, 1987. Concise summary of the units service.
Hatch, Orin M.Confederate Military History Vol. 7 - Texas Davenport, IA Eastern Digital Resources. First Printed 1899. Atlanta. E484C65.1987v12. Contains numerous, scattered references to Texas units.
Historical Sketch And Roster - Texas Volumes Rigdon, John C. 60 Volumes Available Click for Individual Volumes SET HARDBACK - $3240.00 SET PAPERBACK - $2000.00 SET DVD - $930.00
HISTORICAL NOTES:
Confederate Military History - Texas
