6th Battalion Arkansas Cavalry - Confederate

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Brief History
The 6th Battalion Arkansas Cavalry (also sometimes known as the 1st, Phifer’s, White’s and McNeill’s Battalion) was organized in August 1861 at Pocahontas, Arkansas, originally composed of four Arkansas companies and two Louisiana companies, which were consolidated about April 20, 1862, into two Arkansas companies and one Louisiana company. In May 1862, the battalion was consolidated with the 2nd (Barnett’s) Battalion Arkansas Cavalry and formed the 2nd (Slemons’) Regiment Arkansas Cavalry, pursuant to Special Orders No. 60, Headquarters, Corinth, Mississippi, May 15, 1862.

Companies in this Regiment with the Counties of Origin
Men often enlisted in a company recruited in the counties where they lived though not always. After many battles, companies might be combined because so many men were killed or wounded. However if you are unsure which company your ancestor was in, try the company recruited in his county first.

Companies: Co. A —“The Monticello Cavalry” of Drew County, Arkansas. Co. B —“The Drew Light Horse” of Drew County, Arkansas. Co. C —“The Crittenden Rangers” of Crittenden County, Arkansas. Co. D —“The Brierfield Rebels” of Carroll Parish, Louisiana. Co. E —“The Border Rangers” of White County, Arkansas. Co. F —“The Macon Cavalry” of Madison Parish, Louisiana. Source: EDWARD G. GERDES, Arkansas Civil War Regiments, Rosters and Muster Rolls, http://www.couchgenweb.com/civilwar/6batcavh.html. (accessed October 8, 2010).