John C Rigdon

Historical Sketch And Roster Of The Texas Frontier Regiment John C Rigdon

The Texas Frontier Cavalry Regiment [also called 46th Regiment] was organized December 21, 1861. The unit served in the Trans-Mississippi Department on the Texas frontier principally against Indians. The Frontier Regiment was formed with 1,240 men. The rosters of this unit are very defective however. Less than 100 men are known. Companies Of The Texas Frontier Regiment Companies in the Frontier Organization normally averaged between fifty and fifty-five men in strength, usually with about fifteen men per squad for patrol duty. The length of service at any one time varied according to the task, presence of the enemy, and availability of supplies, but most squads on patrol duty expected to remain out for about ten days at a time. Co. A. Comanche County Co. B. Bexar County Co. C. Bosque County Co. D. Gonzales County Co. E. Bell County Co. F. Bexar County Co. G. Travis County Co. H. Rusk County Co. I. Burleson County Co. K. Lamar County