John C Rigdon

Historical Sketch and Roster of the North Carolina 2nd Cavalry Regiment John C Rigdon

The North Carolina 2nd Cavalry Regiment AKA 19th Regiment Volunteers was organized at Kittrell's Springs, North Carolina, on Aug. 30, 1861. The regiment was organized with 10 companies. It was designated as the 10th Regt. N. C. Vols. (S. T.) by S. O. 222, A& IGO, Nov. 14, 1861 and changed to 19th Regt. by S. O. 230, A& IGO, Nov. 20, 1861. The 2nd saw action in the conflicts at New Bern, Fredericksburg, Stuart's raid into Pennsylvania, Brandy Station, Upperville, Hanover, Gettysburg, Todd's Tavern, Hanover Court House, Haw's Tavern, Black's and White's, Wilson's Farm, Hampton's Cattle Raid, and Five Forks. This unit had 145 effectives at Gettysburg and the records show 7 at Appomattox. Companies Of The NC 2nd Cavalry Regiment The companies of the 2nd Cavalry were raised in the counties of Gates, Iredell, Cherokee, Hertford, Cumberland, Nash, Wilson, Franklin, Guilford, Beaufort, Bertie, Moore, Northampton, and Orange. COMPANY A--Cherokee and Adjoining Counties COMPANY B-Iredell County COMPANY C-Gates and Hertford Counties. COMPANY D--Cumberland County COMPANY E-Nash, Wilson and Franklin Counties COMPANY F-Guilford County COMPANY G-Beaufort County COMPANY H-Bertie and Northampon Counties. COMPANY I-Moore County COMPANY K-Orange County.