Mississippi: 3rd Cavalry Battalion (State Troops)
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Unit History
Organized in 1863.
Probably consolidated with the 3rd Cavalry Battalion and 2nd Cavalry Battalion, State Troops and designated as Ashcraft's Cavalry Regiment in 1864.
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Major -- E.L. Hankins
Adjutant -- L.S. Owen
Quartermaster -- James Noe
Assistant Surgeon -- N.R. McGaughey.
This battalion was part of the brigade of State troops under General Gholson, transferred to the Confederate States service on May 1, 1864. Field officers, as above, were elected on May 3, 1864.
In June 1864, battalion was consolidated with Maj. T.W. Harris’ Battalion to form Ashcraft’s Regiment, which see.
Field and Staff
- Commander: Thomas C. Ashcraft (Lieutenant Colonel)
Assignments
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Companies & Counties of Origin
| Company | Counties Formed From | Also Known As |
| A | Itawamba County | Davis’ Company |
| B | Pontotoc County | Fears’ Company |
| C | Pontotoc County | Patton’s Company |
| D | Itawamba County | Kohlheim’s Company |
| E | Itawamba County | Story’s Company |
| F | Itawamba County | Hankins’ Company |
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Battles, Skirmishes and Engagements
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