3rd Battalion, Mississippi Cavalry (Ashcraft's)

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Brief History
Ashcraft's Cavalry Regiment was organized in May, 1864, with eight companies. It was formed by consolidating the 2nd and 3rd Battalions State Cavalry. Surrendered in May, 1865. The field officers were Colonel Thomas C. Ashcraft, Lieutenant Colonel Thomas W. Harris, and Major E.L. Hawkins.

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.

Company A - Volunteer Cavalry of Tishomingo County (raised in Tishomingo County) Company B - Cole’s Company (raised in Pontotoc County) [also listed as Co. E] Company C - Wood’s Company (raised in Pontotoc County) Company D - Davis’ Company (raised in Itawamba County) Company E - Fears’ Company (raised in Pontotoc County) Company F - Patton’s Company (raised in Pontotoc County) Company G - Kohlheims’ Company (raised in Itawamba County) Company H - Rye’s Company (raised in Itawamba &amp; Pontotoc Counties) Company I - Thurmond’s Company (county of origin not specified) Company K - Sallis’ Company (county of origin not specified)