John C Rigdon

Historical Sketch and Roster of The Mississippi 42nd Infantry Regiment John C Rigdon

The Mississippi 42nd Infantry Regiment was organized at Oxford, May 14, 1862. It fought throughout the war in Virginia. It suffered greatly at Petersburg. In the latter part of February, 1865, Col. A. M. Nelson was in command of the brigade and General Davis of the division. Colonel Nelson was yet in command of the brigade when the Petersburg line was broken April 2, 1865, and he was captured, with most of his command. The colors of the Forty-second were captured by Corporal Charles W. Dolloff, Eleventh Vermont, of Getty's Division. The Vermont Brigade claimed the honor of being the first to break the line of gray. Captain Tilden was credited with the capture of 2 cannon, 11 officers and 62 men of the Forty-second. Companies of The MS 42nd Infantry Regiment Company A -- Carroll Fencibles (raised in Carroll County, MS) Company B -- Senatobia Invincibles, aka the Invincibles (raised in Panola County, MS) Company C -- Nelm's Avengers, aka Nelson's Avengers (raised in Yalobusha County, MS) Company D -- Capt. Locke's Company (raised in Yalobusha County, MS) Company E -- Davenport Rifles (raised in Tishomingo County, MS) Company F -- Capt. Clark's Company (raised in Calhoun County, MS) Company G -- Gaston Rifles (raised in Calhoun County, MS) Company H -- Capt. Powell's Company (raised in Yalobusha County, MS) Company I -- Mississippi Reds (raised in Panola County, MS) Company K -- Capt. Mears' Company (raised in Itawamba County, MS) Company L -