John C Rigdon

Historical Sketch & Roster of the Mississippi 1st Infantry Regiment (Simonton's) John C Rigdon

This was the First Regiment, First Brigade, Army of Mississippi, one of the eight regiments, the organization of which progressed slowly while other regiments were formed for immediate service at Pensacola or in Virginia. The First Regiment was completed in August, 1861 and ordered into camp of Instruction at Inka. The field officers were elected 10 September, 1861.

Company A -- Walker Reserves Marshall County, MS) Company B -- Mooresville Darts Itawamba County, MS) Company C -- Reub Davis Rebels Pontotoc County, MS) Company D -- DeSoto Greys DeSoto County, MS) Company E -- Pleasant Mount Rifles Panola County, MS) Company F -- Alcorn Rifles Marshall County, MS) Company G -- Dave Rogers Rifles Lafayette County, MS) Company H -- James Creek Volunteers Tishomingo County, MS) Company I -- Rifle Scouts Itawamba County, MS) Company K -- Mississippi Yankee Hunters Itawamba County, MS)