Historical Sketch and Roster Of The Kentucky 2nd Battalion Mounted Rifles (Kentucky Regimental History Series)

Rigdon, John C.

ISBN 10: 1519437242 / ISBN 13: 9781519437242

Published by CreateSpace Independent Publishing Platform, 2015

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Bibliographic Details

• Title: Historical Sketch and Roster Of The Kentucky 2nd Battalion Mounted Rifles (Kentucky Regimental History Series)
• Publisher: CreateSpace Independent Publishing Platform
• Publication Date: 2015
• Language: English
• ISBN 10: 1519437242
• ISBN 13: 9781519437242
• Binding: Soft cover
• Printing: 5th or later Printin
• Condition: Fine

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Synopsis

The Kentucky 2nd Battalion Mounted Rifles was commissioned March 12, 1862 and completed its organization during the late fall. The unit was attached to the Department of East Tennessee, then the Department of Western Virginia and East Tennessee. It skirmished in various conflicts in the mountainous region of Kentucky, Tennessee, and Virginia. Early in 1865 it disbanded. Research on this unit has proven to be quite difficult. There was also a Federal Unit referred to as the 2nd Kentucky Battalion. Additionally, a Federal Colonel named Thomas Johnson also fought in the same theatre and Gen. Morgan’s Cavalry did not leave very many records of their actions. For the early part of the war, the 2nd’s actions follow the path of the rest of the men of Morgan’s Raiders. Following Gen. Morgan’s death however, the 2nd remained in Kentucky and Tennessee and Western Virginia. They did not go with the rest of Morgan’s men to the Atlanta campaign.

About the Author

John Rigdon has authored a number of books on the 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 for Haitian Creole and several languages of West Africa including French, Mòoré, Bambara, and Dioula (Jula). 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