John C Rigdon

Historical Sketch and Roster of The Tennessee 11th Cavalry Regiment (Holman's) John C Rigdon

The Tennessee 11th Cavalry Regiment was organized in February, 1863, by consolidating Holman's and part of Douglass' Tennessee Cavalry Battalion plus other companies. It was assigned to Forrest's, Humes', J. B. Biffle's and Dibrell's Brigade. The regiment took an active part in the conflicts at Brentwood and Chickamauga, then was involved in the Atlanta Campaign and Hood's operations in Tennessee. During January, 1865, it was consolidated with the 10th Tennessee Cavalry Regiment and in May contained 30 officers and 280 men. Companies Of The Tennessee 11th Cavalry Regiment Co. "B". Organized September 8, 1862 at Chapel Hill, Marshall County. Co, "D". Organized October 4, 1862 at Salem, Rutherford County. Co. "E". Organized September 10, 1862. Men from Cornersville, then Giles, now Marshall County, and Lewisburg, Marshall County. Co. "G". Organized August 16, 1862 at Thompson Station, Williamson County. Co. "H". Chatham Coffee. Organized September 15, 1862 from Coffee and Warren Counties. Co. "I". Organized August 10, 1862 at Franklin, Williamson County. Some men from Davidson County. Co. "L". Organized July 28, 1862 at McMinnville, Warren County.