25th Regiment, Mississippi Infantry

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Brief History
25th Infantry Regiment [also called 1st Mississippi Valley Regiment] was organized during summer of 1861 with seven companies from Mississippi and three from Tennessee. The men from Mississippi and three from Tennessee. The men from Mississippi were recruited in Washington, Bolivar, Coahoma, and Tunica counties. In November the unit contained 32 officers and 563 men, then in January, 1862, its designation was changed to 2nd Confederate Infantry Regiment. Colonels John D. Martin and Edward F. McGehee, and Major Thomas H. Mangum were in command.

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.