Historical Notes:
The 5th Regiment, Mississippi Infantry (State Troops) (Robinson's) was organized at Meridian, September 5-6, 1862 as a unit of the Minute Men under the order of Major General T. C. Tupper.
The Minute Men were organized in May 1862 under the order of Major General T. C. Tupper from militia companies in each county. The enlistment term was for six months. Although not mustered into the Confederate States services, they were still subject to orders of Confederate officers.
Officers:
Col. Robinson Rosters:
The roster of this unit contains the names of 1385 men. Our roster of this unit is defective with only about 300 names. If you can help with this roster, please drop us a note.
Company A - (Newton Minute Men) - raised in Newton County
Company B - (Jasper County Minute Men) - raised inJasper County
Company C - (Capt. Maggard’s Company) - raised inLauderdale County
Company D - (Clarke Minute Men) - raised in Clarke County
Company E - (Neshoba Minute Men) - raised in Neshoba County
Company F - (Capt. Porter’s Company) - raised in Winston County
Company G - (Capt. Ward’s Company) - raised in Smith County
Company H - (Capt. Fairly’s Company) - raised in Jones County
Company I - (Capt. McLaurin’s Company) - raised in Kemper County
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