HISTORICAL NOTES:
The Texas 13th Cavalry Regiment was organized at Crockett, Texas, during the winter of 1861-1862 with about 900 men. Some of its members were from Centerville, Crockett, Madisonville. In the summer of 1862 it was dismounted and later assigned to O. Young's and Waul's Brigade in the Trans-Mississippi Department. The unit participated in various conflicts in Louisiana and Arkansas including the engagement at Jenkins' Ferry. It disbanded during the late spring of 1865.
FIELD OFFICERS:
Bluebaker, J.C., Asst.Surg.
Hannible H. Boone, Major
Brily, J.
Burnett, James R., Adj.
Burton, Robert
Cornish, J.L., Asst.Surg.
Fancher, R.F., Chap.
Hollis, Thomas H., Surg.
Langham, J.K.P.
Layton, G.B., QMSgt.
Means, W.P., Asst.Surg.
Moore, Allen J.
Shipley, J.D.
Watson, H.D., Ch.Music. ASSIGNMENTS:
O. Young's and Waul's Brigade in the Trans-Mississippi Department.
BATTLES:
•Attempt to Relieve Vicksburg, Mississippi (November 1862 - July 1863).
•Red River Campaign (March-April 1864).
•The March to Arkansas (April 1864). ROSTERS:
Co. "A", (Leon): Jerome N. Black (21 Feb–9 June 62), Granderson M. Nash (10 June 62–2 June 65)
Co. "B", (Houston and Cherokee): John T. Smith (22 Feb 62–10 Aug 63), Joshua B. Young (11 Aug 63–2 June 65)
Co. "C", (Houston): George English (22 Feb 62–27 Aug 63), Crockett J. English (28 Aug 63–2 June 65)
Co. "D", (Anderson): James Steele Hanks (22 Feb 62–9 June 63), John C. Oldham (10 June 63–2 June 65)
Co. "E", (Henderson): William K. Payne (22 Feb 62–31 Aug 63), James Eastland (1 Sept–2 Dec 63), James B. Rounsaville (3 Dec 63–2 June 65)
Co. "F" (Angelina): Hiram Brown (1 March 62–27 Aug 63), Samuel B. Thomas (28 Aug 63–2 June 65)
Co. "G", Crawford's Rebels (Jasper): Elias Thompson Seale (1 March 62–15 Nov 63), Thomas F. Truett (16 Nov 63–12 Aug 64), Elias T. Seale (13 Aug 64–Nov 64), William F. Seale (Nov 64–2 June 65)
Co. "H" Dreadnaughts (Newton): William Blewett (1 March–19 Sept 62; died in Little Rock), John Thomas Stark (20 Sept 62–25 Feb 65), Thomas J. Brack (26 Feb–2 June 65)
Co. "I", Orange Greys (Orange): Samuel A. Fairchild, Hiram G. Cline
Co. "K", Jack Bean's Cavalry (Tyler): John Thomas Bean (1 March–2 Oct 62), Charles H. Jones (3 Oct 63–2 June 65) 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.
CDROM - $35.00 COMBO - $50.00 SAVE $15. when you purchase The Service Records of Texas Civil War Soldiers Bundle. This bundle includes The Texas Civil War Soldiers Index - a $15 value and Confederate Military History - Texas - a $15 value.
HISTORICAL NOTES:
Confederate Military History - Texas
