The 56th Alabama Cavalry Regiment, Partisan Rangers
Also Known As the 56th Cavalry Regiment or the 56th Mounted Infantry Regiment
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Brief History
The 56th Alabama Cavalry Regiment, Partisan Rangers, was made up of two battalions (13th and 15th), commanded by Majors William Boyles (15th Battalion) and William A. Hewlett (13th Battalion)and which had been in service several months. The men were recruited from the counties of Autauga, Butler, Mobile, Montgomery, and Walker. Thus organized in the summer of 1863, the 56th operated in north Mississippi for some time under Gen'l Daniel Ruggles. It was there brigaded under Gen'l Samuel W. Ferguson and sent to north Georgia. It served on the flank of the army during the Dalton-Atlanta campaign, and it saw arduous duty. The regiment moved with Gen'l John Bell Hood to the Tennessee, then it turned and harassed Union Gen'l William T. Sherman. It was in the trenches of Savannah and operated near Augusta. It moved into the Carolinas and was surrendered at Greensboro, 26 April 1865, about 150 strong.
Field and Staff
- Colonels William Boyles of Mobile.
- Lieut. Colonels Wm. A. Hewlett of Walker; transferred. P. H. Debardelaben of Autauga; transferred. Wm. F. Martin of Mobile.
- Majors P. H. Debardelaben; promoted. Wm. F. Martin, promoted. Thomas D. Hall of Autagua
Companies and the Counties from Which they Came
- Autauga and Montgomery -- Thomas D. Hall; wounded near Kingston, Ga; promoted. George Rives.
- Mobile -- W. F. Martin; promoted; James W. Bryant.
- Butler -- F. D. N. Riley.
- Mobile -- William McGill; killed near Decatur, in Morgan. H. O. Eaton.
- State of Mississippi -- Geo. F. Peake, (company detached.).
- Walker --..... Johnson; killed accidentally. ... Broach
- There were also five companies from Walker and adjacent counties, under Captains Bibb, Sheppard, James Moore, and Rice; the latter succeeded by Capt. Morrow, as he was absent without leave
Battles, Skirmishes and Engagements
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