John C Rigdon

Historical Sketch and Roster Of The Mississippi 7th Infantry Battalion John C Rigdon

The first six companies of the Mississippi 7th Infantry Battalion assembled at Quitman, Clarke County, May 3, 1862, were mustered into the service of the Confederate States and organized by the election of Lieutenant-Colonel Terral and Major Welborn. In June the battalion was joined by Company G. The battalion was assigned to Hebert's Brigade, Department of Mississippi and East Louisiana, and was captured when Vicksburg fell. After the exchange the battalion then served in Mackall's and Sears' Brigade. Few were included in the surrender in May, 1865. Companies Company A -- Jasper County Company (raised in Jasper County, MS) Company B -- Beauregard Defenders (raised in Jasper & Perry Counties, MS) Company C -- Jones County Rebels (raised in Jones County, MS) Company D -- Mississippi Rangers (raised in Clarke County, MS) Company E -- Mississippi Sharpshooters (raised in Clarke County, MS) Company F -- Renovators (raised in Jones County, MS) Company G -- Covington Sharpshooters (raised in Covington County, MS) This company appears to have been originally intended to be part of the 27th Mississippi Infantry.