Historical Sketch and Roster of the Virginia 42nd Infantry Regiment (Virginia Regimental History) - Softcover

Rigdon, John C.

Softcover

ISBN 10: 1532842384 ISBN 13: 9781532842382

Publisher: CreateSpace Independent Publishing Platform, 2016

Synopsis

The 42nd Virginia Infantry Regiment was organized at Lynchburg, Va in June-July 1861 from ten companies drawn from seven counties in the south central and southwestern portions of the state. They recruited its members in Henry, Floyd, Bedford, Campbell, Roanoke, Patrick, and Franklin counties. After fighting at First Kernstown and in Jackson's Valley Campaign, the unit was assigned to J. R. Jones’ and W. Terry's Brigade, Army of Northern Virginia. It was active in many conflicts from the Seven Days' Battles to Cold Harbor, then moved with Early to the Shenandoah Valley and was involved in the Appomattox operations. Companies Of The VA 42nd Infantry Regiment Company A - Henry Volunteers. Henry County. Company B - Floyd Guards. Floyd County.. Company C - Buford Grays. Bedford County. Company D - Campbell-Lee Guards. Campbell County. Company E - Dixie Grays. Roanoke County. Company F - Leatherwood Fencibles. Henry County. Company G - Second Company of Volunteers from Henry County. Company H - Patrick Henry Volunteers. Patrick County. Company I - Campbell Guards. Campbell County. Company K - Franklin Invincibles. Franklin County.

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About the Author

John Rigdon has authored a number of books on the American Civil War and is the manager of the web site, Research OnLine, (www.researchonline.net) the premier site for researching Civil War ancestors in the Civil War. His titles include the Historical Sketch and Roster Volumes (1100 plus titles) and a dozen volumes in the "We Fought" series focusing on particular battles and commanders. Additionally John works in translation of materials in several languages. John resides in the foothills of the Appalachians outside Cartersville, GA. where he enjoys gardening and aquaponics. You may reach him at jrigdon@researchonline.net

Edition details

• Publisher: CreateSpace Independent Publishing Platform
• Publication date: 2016
• ISBN 10: 1532842384
• ISBN 13: 9781532842382
• Binding: Paperback
• Language: English
• Number of pages: 260