HISTORICAL NOTES:
The Texas 29th Cavalry Regiment, organized by C. DeMorse, was assembled at Clarksville, Texas, early in 1862. Many of the men were raised at Denton, San Antonio, Paris, Livingston, and Pilot Point. The regiment was assigned to D. H. Cooper's, Bankhead's, and Gano's Brigade in the Trans-Mississippi Department. It served in the Indian Territory, fought in Louisiana and Arkansas, then returned to the Indian Territory. Here it reported 11 casualties in the conflict at Cabin Creek. Later the 29th moved back to Texas and disbanded at Hempstead during May, 1865.
FIELD OFFICERS:
Colonel Charles DeMorse, Lieutenant Colonel Otis G. Welch, and Major Joseph A. Carroll.
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
