John C Rigdon

Historical Sketch And Roster Of The Virginia 9th Cavalry Regiment John C Rigdon

The Virginia 9th Cavalry Regiment was formed in January, 1862, using the 1st Battalion Virginia Cavalry as its nucleus. Its companies were from the counties of Stafford, Caroline, Westmoreland, Lancaster, Essex, Spotsylvania, Lunenburg, King William, King George, and Richmond. It fought in the Seven Days' Battles and the conflicts at Gainesville, Second Manassas, Sharpsburg, Fredericksburg, Dumfries, Rapidan Station, Brandy Station, Upperville, Hanover, Gettysburg, Williamsport, Funkstown, and Culpeper Court House. The 9th went on to fight at Bristoe, Mine Run, The Wilderness, and Todd's Tavern. Later it skirmished around Richmond and Petersburg, then was active in the Appomattox operations. This unit reported 32 casualties at Upperville, lost four percent of the 490 engaged at Gettysburg, and had 22 disabled at Williamsport.

Companies

Company A, Stafford Rangers, established May 6th 1861

Company B, Caroline Light Dragoons, established May 6th 1861

Company C, Lee's Light Horse (Westmoreland), established May 25th 1861

Company D, Lancaster Cavalry, established April 25th 1861

Company E, Mercer Calvary (Spotsylvania), established April 25th 1861

Company F, Essex Light Dragoons, established June 10th 1861

Company G, Lunenburg Light Dragoons, established June 7th 1861

Company H, Lee's Rangers (King William), established June 10th 1861

Company I, Potomac Cavalry (King George), established October 12th 1861

Company K, Richmond County Cavalry, established October 24th 1861