31st Regiment, Mississippi Infantry

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Brief History
This Unit was organized in March, 1862, using the 6th (Orr's) Mississippi Infantry Battalion as its nucleus. In December, 1864, there were 86 men present for duty, and only a handful surrendered in April, 1865. Commanded by Colonels J.A. Orr and Marcus D.L. Stephens, Lieutenant Colonels John W. Balfour and James W. Drane, and Majors Francis M. Gillespie and H.E. Topp.

Regiment Companies with the County 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.