Unit History

Organized for six months in early 1863.
Apparently reorganized as the 1st Cavalry Regiment, State Troops, in April or May 1863.
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April 18, 1863, Gen. J.Z. George ordered by the Governor to organize the State cavalry in Chalmers’ district, and order Captains Prince, Forrest, and Dunn, with their commands, to report to him at Panola. Battalion assigned by Chalmers in May to brigade of State troops under General George.

No further information available.

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Field and Staff
  • Commander: Green L. Blythe (Major)

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Assignments
  • February-April 1863: 5th Military District, department of Mississippi and East Louisiana

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Companies & Counties of Origin


Company Counties Formed From Also Known As
A unknown Mississippi Rangers
B unknown Pettus Partisans
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Battles, Skirmishes and Engagements


  • May 19-July 4, 1863: Operations along the Memphis & Charleston Railroad
 

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Other Unit Info

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