John C Rigdon

Historical Sketch And Roster Of The Virginia 7th Cavalry Regiment John C Rigdon

The 7th Regiment, Virginia Cavalry (Ashby's) was organized during the late spring of 1861. Ten companies formed the 12th Regiment Virginia Cavalry, seven became the 17th Battalion Virginia Cavalry, one transferred to the 14th Regiment Virginia Cavalry, and one became J. W. Carter's Battery.

Later the regiment was involved in Early's Shenandoah Valley operations and disbanded in mid-April, 1865. None of its members were at Appomattox on April 9th.

Several first-hand accounts are available by men of this regiment including memoirs by Col. Ashby. Check our website for availability. Company A (Fauquier Mountain Rangers)

Company B (1st)(Howard Dragoons) - Howard County, Maryland

Company B (2nd) (Letcher Brock's Gap Rifles) - Rockingham County

Company C (Shenandoah Rangers) - Shenandoah County

Company D (Captain Macon Jordan) - Page County

Company E (Bowen's Mounted Rangers) (also called The Front Royal Company)

Company F (Hampshire Riflemen) (also known as New Creek Riflemen) - Hampshire County, Hardy County and Maryland

Company G ( Mason Rangers) - Maryland

Company H (1st) (Brock's Gap Sharpshooters) - Rockingham County

Company H (2nd) (Captain John C. Shoup) - Rockingham County

Company I (Captain E. A. Shands) - Rockingham County

Company K ( Captain William Miller) - Shenandoah County