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Arkansas in the Civil War

INDEX
1st Battalion, Arkansas Militia 1st Battalion, Arkansas State Troops 1st Battalion, Arkansas Cavalry (Stirman's) 1st Battalion, Arkansas Reserve Cavalry 1st Battalion, Arkansas Infantry 2nd Battalion, Arkansas Calvalry 2nd Battalion, Arkansas Militia 2nd Battalion, Arkansas Infantry 3rd Battalion, Arkansas 4th Battalion, Arkansas Infantry 6th Battalion Arkansas Cavalry 7th Battalion, Arkansas Infantry (Desha's) 8th Battalion, Arkansas Infantry 12th Battalion, Arkansas Sharpshooters (Rapley’s) 15th Battalion, Arkansas Cavalry (Buster's) Anderson's Unattached Battalion, Arkansas Cavalry Chrisman's Battalion, Arkansas Cavalry Craig's Battalion, Arkansas Crawford's Battalion, Arkansas Infantry Davies' Battalion, Arkansas Cavalry Desha County Battalion, Arkansas Militia Ford's Battalion, Arkansas Cavalry Gipson's Battalion, Arkansas Mounted Riflemen Gunter's Battalion, Arkansas Cavalry Harrell's Battalion, Arkansas Cavalry Head's Battalion, Arkansas Nave's Battalion, Arkansas Cavalry Pall's Battalion, Arkansas Cavalry Poe's Battalion, Arkansas Cavalry Thompson's Battalion, Arkansas Cavalry Whittington's Battalion, Arkansas Infantry Williamson's Battalion, Arkansas Infantry Witherspoon's Battalion, Arkansas Cavalry Woosley's Battalion, Arkansas Cavalry

Arkansas Battalions

 * 1st Battalion, Arkansas Militia "Units of the Confederate States Army" by Joseph H. Crute, Jr. contains no history for this unit.


 * 1st Battalion, Arkansas State Troops "Units of the Confederate States Army" by Joseph H. Crute, Jr. contains no history for this unit.


 * 1st Battalion, Arkansas Cavalry (Stirman's)


 * 1st Battalion, Arkansas Reserve Cavalry "Units of the Confederate States Army" by Joseph H. Crute, Jr. contains no history for this unit.


 * 1st Battalion, Arkansas Infantry See EDWARD G. GERDES. Arkansas Civil War Regiments, Rosters and Muster Rolls, http://www.couchgenweb.com/civilwar/1stbninf.html ; also


 * http://www.couchgenweb.com/civilwar/18thf&amp;s.html


 * Crute's compendium contains no history for this unit. (see 8th Battalion Infantry)


 * 2nd Battalion, Arkansas Calvalry This battalion was organized at Memphis, Tennessee, in early April 1862, just after the Battle of Shiloh, from five independent cavalry companies from southern Arkansas: Company A—Calhoun County Troop, organized at Hampton, Arkansas, February 20, 1862. Company B—Bradley County Troop, organized at Mount Elba, Arkansas, February 22, 1862. Company C—Dallas County Troop, organized at Tulip, Arkansas, March 1, 1862. Company D—Jefferson County Troop, organized at Pine Bluff, Arkansas, March 1, 1862. Company E—Ashley County Troop, organized at Hamburg, Arkansas, March 24, 1862. On May 15, 1862, the 2nd Battalion, Arkansas Calvalry was consolidated with the Sixth Arkansas Cavalry Battalion (Major Charles W. Phifer) at Corinth, Mississippi, to form the Second Arkansas Cavalry Regiment. The companies of the former Second Battalion became Companies D-E-F-G-H of the Second Regiment (see the individual company rosters for details). On August 18, 1862, the chronically-understrength Company F (formerly Co. E, Second Battalion) was consolidated into Company E (formerly C, Second Battalion), and Companies G and H were redesignated as Companies F and G, respectively. Source: EDWARD G. GERDES. Arkansas Civil War Regiments, Rosters and Muster Rolls, http://www.couchgenweb.com/civilwar/2batcavs.html . 28 October 2010.


 * 2nd Battalion, Arkansas Militia "Units of the Confederate States Army" by Joseph H. Crute, Jr. contains no history for this unit.


 * 2nd Battalion, Arkansas Infantry 2nd Infantry Battalion was formed during the late summer of 1861 and moved to Virginia. The unit later merged into the 3rd Arkansas Regiment. Joseph H. Crute, Jr, CONFEDERATE ARKANSAS TROOPS, "Units of the Confederate States Army", http://www.itd.nps.gov/cwss/regiments.cfm (accessed October 8, 2010).


 * See Edward G. Gerdes, Arkansas Civil War Regiments, Rosters and Muster Rolls, http://www.couchgenweb.com/civilwar/2ndbnidx.html.


 * 3rd Battalion, Arkansas "Units of the Confederate States Army" by Joseph H. Crute, Jr. contains no history for this unit.


 * 4th Battalion, Arkansas Infantry 4th Infantry Battalion was organized near Little Rock, Arkansas, in November, 1861, with four companies. Later it merged into the 4th (McNair's) Arkansas Regiment. Joseph H. Crute, Jr, CONFEDERATE ARKANSAS TROOPS, "Units of the Confederate States Army", http://www.itd.nps.gov/cwss/regiments.cfm (accessed October 8, 2010).


 * See: EDWARD G. GERDES, Arkansas Civil War Regiments, Rosters and Muster Rolls, http://www.couchgenweb.com/civilwar/4btninf_f&amp;s.html.


 * 6th Battalion Arkansas Cavalry 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: 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).


 * 7th Battalion, Arkansas Infantry (Desha's) "Units of the Confederate States Army" by Joseph H. Crute, Jr. contains no history for this unit.


 * 8th Battalion, Arkansas Infantry 8th Infantry Battalion [also designated the 1st and also called 2nd Battalion] was organized at Little Rock, Arkansas, in March, 1862. On July 9, 1863, it was captured in the fight at Port Hudson. After being exchanged, the men claimed their organization but were united with the 18th (Carroll's-Daly's-Crockett's) Arkansas Regiment. Joseph H. Crute, Jr, CONFEDERATE ARKANSAS TROOPS, "Units of the Confederate States Army", http://www.itd.nps.gov/cwss/regiments.cfm (accessed October 8, 2010).


 * The 8th Arkansas Infantry Battalion was formally activated at Little Rock on April 9, 1862. EDWARD G. GERDES, Arkansas Civil War Regiments, Rosters and Muster Rolls, http://www.couchgenweb.com/civilwar/8bathis.html, (accessed October 8, 2010). 2001-copyright-The above information may be used for non-commercial historical and genealogical purposes only and with the consent of the page owner may be copied for the same purposes so long as this notice remains a part of the copied material. The Peyton Rifles This volunteer company was organized at Little Rock, Arkansas, in early 1861, composed mostly of men from Pulaski County. In April 1861, the Peyton Rifles was one of four Little Rock volunteer companies selected to form Colonel Solon Borland’s composite militia battalion. Solon’s battalion traveled up the Arkansas River to Fort Smith, where it forced the surrender of the United States Army post in a bloodless show of force. The “Fort Smith Expedition” lasted from April 20 to 30, 1861. Upon its return to Little Rock, the Peyton Rifles seems to have disbanded. Its members subseqnuently enlisted in regular Confederate units. In March 1862, the Peyton Rifles apparently reorganized. A company led by Capt. James J. Franklin, calling itself the Peyton Rifles, and containing a handful of the original members of the company, enlisted in Confederate service at Little Rock. Initially assigned as (old) Company B, 8th Battalion Arkansas Infantry, it was transferred to the 25th Regiment Arkansas Infantry as Company F in May 1862.


 * Source: EDWARD G. GERDES, Arkansas Civil War Regiments, Rosters and Muster Rolls, http://www.couchgenweb.com/civilwar/peytonri.html . (accessed October 8, 2010).


 * 2001-copyright-The above information may be used for non-commercial historical and genealogical purposes only and with the consent of the page owner may be copied for the same purposes so long as this notice remains a part of the copied material.


 * 12th Battalion, Arkansas Sharpshooters (Rapley’s) 12th Battalion Sharpshooters was organized during the early spring of 1862 with men from the southeastern section of the state. It was captured at Vicksburg on July 4, 1863. After being exchanged it was attached to General Dockery's Brigade. It later disbanded. Joseph H. Crute, Jr, CONFEDERATE ARKANSAS TROOPS, "Units of the Confederate States Army", http://www.itd.nps.gov/cwss/regiments.cfm (accessed October 8, 2010).


 * See: EDWARD G. GERDES, Arkansas Civil War Regiments, Rosters and Muster Rolls, http://www.couchgenweb.com/civilwar/rapley1.html.


 * 15th Battalion, Arkansas Cavalry (Buster's) "Units of the Confederate States Army" by Joseph H. Crute, Jr. contains no history for this unit.


 * Anderson's Unattached Battalion, Arkansas Cavalry "Units of the Confederate States Army" by Joseph H. Crute, Jr. contains no history for this unit.


 * ANDERSON'S UNATTACHED CAVALRY BATTALION ONFEDERATE STATES OF AMERICA This battalion was organized in the summer of 1864 and consisted of our companies and was assigned to Fagan's Cavalry Division, Price's Cavalry Corps. The first commander was Cpt William L. Anderson. There are no records of the unit after Price's Missouri Raid Sep-Oct1864. A few records from other sources are included. The following is a roster (or part) dated 18Sep1864 at Pocahontas, AR. ( Randolph County) Source: EDWARD G. GERDES, http://www.couchgenweb.com/civilwar/anderson.html, 11/1/2010. 2001 -copyright -The above information may be used for non-commercial historical and genealogical purposes only and with the consent of the page owner may be copied for the same purposes so long as this notice remains a part of the copied material.


 * See also Fagan’s Regiment, Arkansas Calvary.


 * Chrisman's Battalion, Arkansas Cavalry "Units of the Confederate States Army" by Joseph H. Crute, Jr. contains no history for this unit.


 * Craig's Battalion, Arkansas :"Units of the Confederate States Army" by Joseph H. Crute, Jr. contains no history for this unit.


 * Crawford's Battalion, Arkansas Infantry Crawford County Organized with two companies in the spring of 1862 and mustered into service 23 Jun 1862. Much of the battalion surrendered 11 Jan 1863 at Ft Hindman, Arkansas Post, AR. The portion that was not captured was incorporated into Dawsons/Hardys Regt in the spring of 1862. The captured portion was declared exchanged in late 1863 and was incorporated into the 8th and 19th (Dawson’s) Regiments in Nov 1863. Many of the men from this battalion died while at Camp Douglas, IL. Source: EDWARD G. GERDES, Arkansas Civil War Regiments, Rosters and Muster Rolls, :http://www.couchgenweb.com/civilwar/crawinfbn.html, (accessed October 8, 2010). © 2001 by EDWARD G. GERDES all rights reserved. This information may be used by libraries and genealogical societies, however, commercial use of this information is strictly prohibited without prior permission. If copied, this copyright notice must appear with the information.


 * "Units of the Confederate States Army" by Joseph H. Crute, Jr. contains no history for this unit.


 * Davies' Battalion, Arkansas Cavalry "Units of the Confederate States Army" by Joseph H. Crute, Jr. contains no history for this unit.


 * Greene County, Arkansas recruits. See: EDWARD G. GERDES, Arkansas Civil War Regiments, Rosters and Muster Rolls, http://www.couchgenweb.com/civilwar/daviesx.htm.


 * Desha County Battalion, Arkansas Militias "Units of the Confederate States Army" by Joseph H. Crute, Jr. contains no history for this unit.


 * Ford's Battalion, Arkansas Cavalry Ford's Cavalry Battalion was organized on August 27, 1864, with 442 officers and men. Its members were recruited in Ashley and Chilot counties. Assigned to Colonel T.R. Freeman's Brigade, Trans-Mississippi Department, the unit participated in Price's Missouri Expedition. During this operation it reported 3 killed, 5 wounded, and 11 missing. Later it was active in various actions along the Mississippi River and in December had about 150 men fit for duty. The battalion disbanded prior to the surrender in June, 1865. Joseph H. Crute, Jr, CONFEDERATE ARKANSAS TROOPS, "Units of the Confederate States Army", http://www.itd.nps.gov/cwss/regiments.cfm (accessed October 8, 2010).


 * Company C—Jackson County Source: EDWARD G. GERDES, Arkansas Civil War Regiments, Rosters and Muster Rolls See also http://www.couchgenweb.com/civilwar/fordscoc.html . (accessed October 8, 2010).


 * Gipson's Battalion, Arkansas Mounted Riflemen "Units of the Confederate States Army" by Joseph H. Crute, Jr. contains no history for this unit.


 * Gunter's Battalion, Arkansas Cavalry Gunter's Cavalry Battalion was assembled during the fall of 1863 and served under General Cabell in the Trans-Mississippi Department. It took an active part in the conflicts at Elkins' Ferry and Marks’ Mills, then participated in Price's Missouri Expedition. After some light action, the unit disbanded prior to the surrender in June, 1865. Joseph H. Crute, Jr, CONFEDERATE ARKANSAS TROOPS, "Units of the Confederate States Army", http://www.itd.nps.gov/cwss/regiments.cfm (accessed October 8, 2010).


 * Harrell's Battalion, Arkansas Cavalry Harrell's Cavalry Battalion was organized in late 1863 and was placed in Cabell's Brigade, Trans-Mississippi Department. It saw light duty in the Camden area, then was involved in Price's Missouri operations. The unit disbanded during the spring of 1865. Joseph H. Crute, Jr, CONFEDERATE ARKANSAS TROOPS, "Units of the Confederate States Army", http://www.itd.nps.gov/cwss/regiments.cfm (accessed October 8, 2010).


 * Head's Battalion, Arkansas "Units of the Confederate States Army" by Joseph H. Crute, Jr. contains no history for this unit.


 * Nave's Battalion, Arkansas Cavalry "Units of the Confederate States Army" by Joseph H. Crute, Jr. contains no history for this unit.


 * Pall's Battalion, Arkansas Cavalry "Units of the Confederate States Army" by Joseph H. Crute, Jr. contains no history for this unit.


 * Poe's Battalion, Arkansas Cavalry Poe's Cavalry Battalion was assembled during the early spring of 1864 and was composed of part of the 11th Arkansas Regiment, prisoners of war, deserters, etc. It was assigned to Colonel W. A. Crawford's and J. C. Wrights's Brigade, Trans-Mississippi, and fought at Poison Spring and Marks' Mills. The unit then operated along the Saline River in Arkansas and later disbanded. Joseph H. Crute, Jr, CONFEDERATE ARKANSAS TROOPS, "Units of the Confederate States Army", http://www.itd.nps.gov/cwss/regiments.cfm (accessed October 8, 2010).


 * Thompson's Battalion, Arkansas Cavalry "Units of the Confederate States Army" by Joseph H. Crute, Jr. contains no history for this unit.


 * Whittington's Battalion, Arkansas Infantry "Units of the Confederate States Army" by Joseph H. Crute, Jr. contains no history for this unit.


 * Williamson's Battalion, Arkansas Infantry "Units of the Confederate States Army" by Joseph H. Crute, Jr. contains no history for this unit.


 * Witherspoon's Battalion, Arkansas Cavalry 13th Cavalry Battalion was organized by J. L. Witherspoon during the early spring of 1863 with men from Crawford, Washington, and Sebastian counties. It served in the District of the Indian Territory, then was assigned to Cabell's Brigade, Trans-Mississippi Department. After skirmishing in Arkansas, the unit was active in Price's Missouri Expedition and later moved to Northeastern Texas. It was included in the surrender on June 2, 1865. Joseph H. Crute, Jr, CONFEDERATE ARKANSAS TROOPS, "Units of the Confederate States Army", http://www.itd.nps.gov/cwss/regiments.cfm (accessed October 8, 2010).


 * Woosley's Battalion, Arkansas Cavalry "Units of the Confederate States Army" by Joseph H. Crute, Jr. contains no history for this unit.