1st Regiment (Adams’/Woods’), Co. B – DeSoto Light Dragoons
(AKA Wirt Adams) (DeSoto)
Compiled by Tim Harrison
| Last Name | First Name | Company | Rank_In | Rank_Out | Enlistment | Out | Notes |
| Agee | Samuel B. | B | Private | Private | 26 Mar 1862 Iuka, MS | 12 May 1865 | Paroled at Gainesville, AL. Also listed as I.D. |
| Alexander | Samuel | B | Private | Private | 29 Aug 1861 Memphis, TN | 12 May 1865 | Paroled at Gainesville, AL. Also listed as L.D., S.B, and S.D. |
| Allen | John J. | B | Private | Private | 26 Mar 1862 Iuka, MS | t. 27 Dec 1863 | Detailed as nurse periodically. Requested transfer to Co E, 3rd MS Cavalry, in Nov 1863 which was approved 27 Dec 1863. |
| Anderson | R.P. | B | Private | Private | 1 Dec 1861 Hopkinsville, KY | 12 May 1865 | Paroled at Gainesville, AL. Also listed as R.B. |
| Avan | Indian C. | B | Private | Private | 29 Aug 1861 Memphis, TN | d. 8 Sep 1863 | Died at Brandon Hospital 8 Sep 1863 where he was sent 7 Aug 63. Also spelled Aven. |
| Bailey | George W. | B | Private | Private | 18 Apr 1862 Corinth, MS | 12 May 1865 | Paroled at Gainesville, AL. |
| Bailey | John W. | B | Private | Private | 26 Mar 1862 Iuka, MS | Unknown | Shown present through Oct 1863. NFI. Also listed as J.H., John C. and T.J. |
| Bailey | Thomas J. | B | Private | Private | 29 Aug 1861 Memphis, TN | k. 22 Jun 1863 | Killed in skirmish at Bear Creek, MS. |
| Baker | James | B | Artificer | Private | 1 Mar 1862 Murfreesboro, TN | 31 May 1865 | Paroled at Memphis, TN 31 May 1865. Detailed as blacksmith. Also listed as Barker. |
| Boling | Daniel H. | B | Private | Private | 29 Aug 1861 Memphis, TN | 12 May 1865 | Paroled at Gainesville, AL. Also listed as Bolin. |
| Boxley | Benjamin F. | B | Private | Private | 27 Aug 1861 Memphis, TN | Unknown | Muster card only. NFI. |
| Boxley | James M. | B | Private | Private | 29 Aug 1861 Memphis, TN | c. 16 Jul 1864 | Captured near Rodney, MS. Also listed as Baxley and Bayley and J.R. |
| Bramlow | Wylie T. | B | Private | Private | 29 Aug 1861 Memphis, TN | 12 May 1865 | c. 23 Feb 63; exchanged 2 Apr 63. Paroled at Gainesville, AL. Also listed as Brounlow, Bramlon, Brumlow |
| Bratton | David H. | B | Private | Private | 29 Aug 1861 Memphis, TN | dis. 2 Dec 1862 | Discharged due to disability. |
| Brown | B. Cornelius | B | Private | Private | 29 Aug 1861 Memphis, TN | Unknown | Detailed as teamster Jan 1, 1862. Present through Oct 1863. |
| Brownlee | George W. | B | Private | Private | 29 Aug 1861 Memphis, TN | 12 May 1865 | Paroled at Gainesville, AL. Also listed as G.V.L. and G.W.L. |
| Brownlee | John S.J. | B | Corporal | Private | 29 Aug 1861 Memphis, TN | 12 May 1865 | Paroled at Gainesville, AL. |
| Burford | Kintchin L. | B | Private | Private | 29 Aug 1861 Memphis, TN | Unknown | Present through 28 Jan 1862 when paid. Also listed as Buford. |
| Byars | L. Bonner | B | Private | Sergeant | 29 Aug 1861 Memphis, TN | 12 May 1865 | Paroled at Gainesville, AL. Also listed as S.B. Byard, B.L. Byars and L.B. Byers. |
| Byars | Thomas T. | B | Private | Private | 26 Mar 1862 Iuka, MS | 12 May 1865 | Paroled at Gainesville, AL. Also listed as Thomas B. |
| Chappell | James H. | B | Corporal | Private | 4 Feb 1862 Bowling Green, KY | 12 May 1865 | Paroled at Gainesville, AL. Also listed as James M. |
| Chappell | Thomas | B | Private | Private | 3 May 1862 Corinth, MS | 12 May 1865 | Absent wounded 1 Jun 62 - Oct 63 or later. Paroled at Gainesville, AL. Also listed as J.T and T.J. |
| Clanton | Benjamin F. | B | Private | Private | 29 Aug 1861 Memphis, TN | 12 May 1865 | Paroled at Gainesville, AL. |
| Clanton | James M. | B | Private | Private | 29 Aug 1861 Memphis, TN | 3 Apr 1862 | Discharged due to disability. |
| Clanton | Robert E. | B | Private | Private | 29 Aug 1861 Memphis, TN | 15 May 1865 | On list of POWs released in Memphis, TN on 15 May 1865. |
| Cole | William T. | B | 1st Lt | 1st Lt | 29 Aug 1861 Memphis, TN | 15 Apr 1862 | Resigned and discharged. |
| Craig | Jeptha L. | B | Private | Private | 25 Jan 1862 Bowling Green, KY | 4 Jul 1863 | Sent on detached service from the brigade. NFI |
| Craig | Joseph T. | B | Private | Private | 29 Aug 1861 Memphis, TN | 16 May 1863 | Taken POW 16 May 1863 at Champions Hill, MS. Paroled 10 Mar 1865. Also listed as J.D., J.F. |
| Crockett | Hamilton B. | B | Private | Private | 29 Aug 1861 Memphis, TN | 12 May 1865 | Taken POW 23 Feb 1863 Washington, MS. Exchanged 2 Apr 1863 and returned to unit. Paroled at Gainesville, AL. |
| Crockett | Powhatton P. | B | Private | Private | 29 Aug 1861 Memphis, TN | 12 May 1865 | Paroled at Gainesville, AL. Also listed as P.B. |
| Davis | Joel C. | B | Private | Private | 20 Sep 1861 Memphis, TN | Jul/Aug 1863 | Muster role for Jul/Aug 63 lists him as a deserter. |
| Day | Robert | B | Corporal | Private | 28 Aug 1861 Memphis, TN | 23 May 1862 | Transferred to Co. D., 4th MS Cavalry (previously known as 42nd MS Cav and later officially as 2nd MS Cav.) |
| Deshazo | John T. | B | Private | Private | 6 Jan 1862 Bowling Green, KY | Jul/Aug 1863 | Muster roll says discharged Jul/Aug 1863. Had been home in DeSoto sick. Also listed as Deshaze and T.D. |
| Dillashaw | E.M. | B | Private | Private | Unknown | 12 May 1865 | Paroled at Gainesville, AL. Only card on file. |
| Dillihuntie | William | B | Private | Private | 29 Aug 1861 Memphis, TN | 12 May 1865 | Taken POW at Champions Hill, MS 16 May 63. Exchanged 29 Oct 1864. Paroled at Gainesville, AL. Also listed as Dellahanty, W.A. and A. Dillahunty, Dillahunt, & W.H. Dillahuntz. |
| Dillohunty | Columbus | B | Private | Private | 11 May 1862 Corinth, MS | 12 May 1865 | Paroled at Gainesville, AL. Also listed as Dellahanty & Dillahunty. |
| Dockery | Thomas D. | B | Private | Private | 29 Aug 1861 Memphis, TN | d. 2 Feb 1862 | Died of disease. |
| Dolton | F.A. | B | Private | Private | Unknown | Unknown | Name appears on a roll of this company, date unknown. This man served in Co. D, 18 MS Cav as F. A. Dalton. |
| Dowdy | Richard | B | Private | Private | 29 Aug 1861 Memphis, TN | Unknown | Company muster-in roll is the only card on file and shows him on furlough. |
| Evans | Charles | B | Private | Private | Unknown | Unknown | Name appears on a roll of this company, date unknown. |
| Evans | Clinton | B | Private | Private | 29 Aug 1861 Memphis, TN | d. 26 Feb 1862 | Died of disease at Murfreesboro, TN. |
| Farmer | Syburn L. | B | Private | Private | 29 Aug 1861 Memphis, TN | des. 16 May 1863 | Listed as a deserter, absent w/o leave since 16 May 63. Also listed as Fanner and Lyburn. |
| Fielder | Thomas | B | Private | Private | 11 May 1862 Corinth, MS | 12 May 1865 | Paroled at Gainesville, AL. Also listed as W.T. & Fulder. William Thomas Fielder applied for pension from Liberty Co., TX in 1915. |
| Floyd | John A. | B | Private | Private | 26 Mar 1862 Iuka, MS | Unknown | Present on muster through Oct 1863. Also listed as S. Floy. |
| Freeman | Thomas J. | B | Private | Private | 26 Mar 1862 Iuka, MS | 12 May 1865 | Sent to Hospital, Holly Springs, MS 6 Apr 62. July/Aug 62 card says "absent in Panola Co. from wound." Shot accidentally. Returned to duty by end of 1862. Paroled at Gainesville, AL. |
| Garrett | James H. | B | Private | Private | 14 May 1862 DeSoto Co., MS | c. 4 Feb 1864 | Captured Feb 4, 1864 near Clinton, MS. Released June 13, 1865. Also listed as Gannett & Garrott. |
| Garrett | Thomas B. | B | Private | Captain | 29 Aug 1861 Memphis, TN | 12 May 1865 | Elected 2nd LT 15 May 62. Promoted 1st LT 26 Nov 62 and Capt 16 Jun 64. Paroled at Gainesville, AL. Cards filed under Garrott. |
| Gatman | Frederick | B | Private | Private | 29 Aug 1861 Memphis, TN | 30 June 1863 | Present through 30 June 63. For July/Aug 63 listed as deserter. Also listed as Gateman. |
| Gill | William | B | Private | Private | Unknown | 12 May 1865 | Paroled at Gainesville, AL. No further information. |
| Goode | Samuel H. | B | Private | Private | 29 Aug 1861 Memphis, TN | d. 3 Sep 1863 | Died at Brandon Hospital in MS. Also listed as Good. |
| Grant | James E. | B | Private | Private | 29 Aug 1861 Memphis, TN | Unknown | Detailed as artillerist in Lt. Col. Wood's battery, 9 Jan 63. Absent on detailed service 26 Jul 63. |
| Haley | James T. | B | Private | Private | 26 Mar 1862 Iuka, MS | Jul/Aug 1863 | Discharged Jul/Aug 63. Absent sick in DeSoto Co. beginning Jul/Aug 62. Also listed as Joseph and last name as Hayley. |
| Haley | Zachariah | B | Saddler | Private | 29 Aug 1861 Memphis, TN | des. 24 Dec 1862 | Listed as deserter, absent w/o leave since 24 Dec 62. On list of Rebel deserters in Memphis, 30 Nov 64. Also listed as Thomas, Zac T. Z.T., and as Hayley. |
| Hamilton | A.P. | B | Private | Private | 10 Sep 1861 Memphis, TN | 27 June 1863 | Sent to Hospital, Raymond, MS on 27 June 1863 by Surgeon's Order. Listed as deserter Jul/Aug 1863. |
| Hammel | J.H. | B | Private | Private | Unknown | c. 4 July 1863 | Captured at Vicksburg, MS on 4 Jul 63. Paroled on 7 Jul 63. |
| Hannecker | P.F. | B | Private | Private | Unknown | 12 May 1865 | Paroled at Gainesville, AL. |
| Hardwick | George W. | B | Private | Private | 29 Aug 1861 Memphis, TN | 12 May 1865 | Paroled at Gainesville, AL. |
| Harris | John W. | B | Private | Private | 29 Aug 1861 Memphis, TN | des. 1 Jan 1863 | Present through 30 Apr 62. Jul/Aug 62 - absent w/o leave, transfer applied for. Listed as deserter 1 Jan 63. Horse died. |
| Hawkins | William B. | B | Private | Private | 29 Aug 1861 Memphis, TN | 20 May 1865 | Detailed as blacksmith. Paroled at Memphis, TN 20 May 65. |
| Hayley | William W. | B | Private | Private | 29 Aug 1861 Memphis, TN | des. 24 Dec 1862 | Listed as deserter, absent w/o leave since 24 Dec 62. Listed as Rebel deserter. Took oath in Memphis, TN 2 Jun 1865. Also listed as W.W.H. and W.W.N. Haley. |
| Haynes | George W. | B | Private | Captain | 29 Aug 1861 Memphis, TN | r. 22 Nov 1862 | Elected 1st LT 17 Apr 62. Promoted Capt 9 Oct 62. Resigned 22 Nov 62. Also listed as George B. and Hogues. |
| Haynes | Granville O. | B,G | Private | Captain | 12 Sep 1861 Memphis, TN | 2 Apr 1862 | Discharged. Elected Capt of Co. N 2 Apr 62. Jul/Aug 62 Muster, listed as Capt of Co. G. [Originally 1st LT in Co. I, 9th MS Inf] |
| Hill | W. G. | B | Private | Private | 26 Mar 1862 Iuka, MS | Unknown | Present through Oct 1863. No further information. |
| Hilliard | Marshall C. | B | Private | Private | May 1861 Union City, TN | tran 17 Apr 1862 | Transferred to Col. Locke's 18th Texas Cavalry. [Locke's was the 10th TX Cavalry. Hilliard was assistant surgeon.] |
| Hince | Charles L. | B | Private | Private | 25 Sep 1861 Memphis, TN | des. 1 Jul 18962 | Absent w/o leave since 1 Jul 62. Deserter. |
| Hooks | R.B. | B | Private | Private | 19 Sep 1861 Memphis, TN | 12 May 1865 | Detailed as permanent scout (with Harvey's Scouts) 3 Jul 63. Paroled at Gainesville, AL. |
| Howard | George W. | B | Private | Private | 2 Aug 1862 Waterford, MS | Unknown | Present through Oct 1863. On list of prisoners paroled at Memphis, TN 25 May 65. |
| Howard | J. Rufus | B | Private | Private | 29 Aug 1861 Memphis, TN | 12 May 1865 | Paroled at Gainesville, AL. |
| Howard | Joseph | B | Private | Sergeant | 11 May 1862 Corinth, MS | 12 May 1865 | Paroled at Gainesville, AL. Also listed as J.J. |
| Howard | Oscar T. | B | Private | Corporal | 29 Aug 1861 Memphis, TN | 12 May 1865 | Paroled at Gainesville, AL. |
| Howard | Wallace | B | Private | Private | Unknown | 12 May 1865 | Paroled at Gainesville, AL. Only card on file. |
| Hunsucker | Peter F. | B | Private | Private | 29 Aug 1861 Memphis, TN | Unknown | Detailed as Assistant Forage Master for Regt. Present through Oct 63. Also listed as B.F., P.A. and P.T. |
| Hunter | Wyatt A. | B | Private | Private | 6 Sep 1861 Memphis, TN | dis. 6 Feb 1862 | Discharged on Surgeon's certificate. |
| Jackson | Columbus | B | Private | Private | 16 May 1862 Corinth, MS | 12 May 1865 | Paroled at Gainesville, AL. Also listed as J.C. |
| Jackson | William D. | B | Sergeant | Private | 29 Aug 1861 Memphis, TN | 12 May 1865 | Paroled at Gainesville, AL. Detailed as teamster 20 Jul 63. |
| Jeffrees | W.R. | B | Private | Private | Unknown | 12 May 1865 | Paroled at Gainesville, AL. Only card on file. |
| Jennings | James | B | Private | Corporal | 26 Mar 1862 Iuka, MS | Unknown | Present through Sep/Oct 63. Appointed 4th Corporal 1 Aug 62. Also listed as J.R. & R.J. |
| Johnson | N.A. | B | Private | Private | Unknown | Unknown | Name appears on undated muster roll. No other information. |
| Johnson | Samuel L. | B | Sergeant | Sergeant | 29 Aug 1861 Memphis, TN | dis. 16 Nov 1861 | Discharged by Jno. Pope. |
| Jones | M.B. | B | Private | Private | 26 Mar 1862 Iuka, MS | Unknown | Present through 30 June 63. No further information. Also listed as M. B. & W. B. Janes. |
| Jordan | Thomas | B | Private | Private | 29 Aug 1861 Memphis, TN | Unknown | Detailed as artillerist in Lt. Col. Wood's battery, 9 Jan 63. Detailed from Brigade 14 Sep 63. NFI. |
| Joyner | Andrew E. | B | Private | Sergeant | 29 Aug 1861 Memphis, TN | 19 May 1865 | Appointed 4th Sgt 3 Mar 62. Surrendered at Gainesville, AL 4 May 65 and paroled at Jackson, MS. Also listed as A.E. Jayner & Joiner. |
| Key | John W. | B | Private | Private | 29 Aug 1861 Memphis, TN | 14 May 1863 | Taken prisoner 16 May 63 at Champion Hill, MS. Paroled 11 Oct 64. Exchanged 29 Oct 64. Also listed as J.N. and as Keys. |
| Langston | Jerry C. | B | Private | Private | 29 Aug 1861 Memphis, TN | 12 May 1865 | Paroled at Gainesville, AL. Also listed as John and also Jer Langton. |
| Langston | Joel C. | B | Private | Private | 1 Mar 1862 Murfreesboro, TN | k. 2 Jan 1865 | Detailed as permanent scout 3 Jul 63. Killed at Old Franklin, Holmes Co., MS 2 Jan 65. Also listed as J.H. |
| Langston | R. Greenwood | B | Private | Sergeant | 29 Aug 1861 Memphis, TN | Unknown | Appointed 3rd Sgt 3 Mar 62. Present through Sep/Oct 63. |
| Langston | Thomas W. | B | Private | Private | 29 Aug 1861 Memphis, TN | 12 May 1865 | Paroled at Gainesville, AL. |
| Laughlin | Rob. J. | B | Private | Private | 29 Aug 1861 Memphis, TN | Unknown | Present through Sep/Oct 63. On list of POWs paroled at Memphis, TN the five days ending 25 May 65. Also listed as Laughton. |
| Layne | William M. | B | Private | Private | 29 Aug 1861 Memphis, TN | des. 24 Jun 1862 | Deserter. Absent w/o leave since 24 Jun 62. Also listed as M.W. & W. M. Lane. |
| Lewers | George W. | B | 1st Sgt | Private | 29 Aug 1861 Memphis, TN | 12 Aug 1863 | Sent to Hospital at Raymond, MS 27 Jun 63. Sent to private house sick 12 Aug 63. No further information. |
| Lewers | James | B | Private | Captain | 26 Mar 1862 Iuka, MS | res. 16 Jul 1864 | Elected Captain 9 Dec 62. Under arrest Mar 63 through at least Oct 63. Resigned to join Capt. Floyd's Co., Col. Chalmers' Regiment. |
| Lewers | Moses W. | B | Bugler | Private | 29 Aug 1861 Memphis, TN | w. 21 Apr 1863 | Taken prisoner 28 Oct 61. Jul/Aug 62: regularly exchanged, sick in DeSoto Co. Wounded 21 Apr 63 on Deer Creek. |
| Lewers | Samuel | B | Private | Private | 26 Mar 1862 Iuka, MS | 12 May 1865 | Detailed as nurse to M. W. Lewers 21 Apr 63. Present again Jul/Aug 63. Paroled at Gainesville, AL. Also listed as Luvers. |
| Lewers | Sims | B | Private | Private | 29 Aug 1861 Memphis, TN | 12 May 1865 | Paroled at Gainesville, AL. Also listed as Luvers. |
| Lewers | Thomas | B | Captain | Lieutenant Colonel | 29 Aug 1861 Memphis, TN | res. 1 Mar 1865 | Promoted to Major 9 Oct 62. Promoted to Lt. Col. 25 Sep 63. Tendered resignation due to poor health 1 Mar 65. |
| Locke | William | B | Private | Private | 29 Aug 1861 Memphis, TN | dis. Jul/Aug 1863 | Sep/Dec 62: Sent home sick, discharge applied for. Jul/Aug 63: Discharged. POW received at Memphis, TN 17 Mar 64. Also listed as M.W. & William Lock, M.W. & W.M. Locke. |
| Locke | William B. | B | Farrier | Private | 29 Aug 1861 Memphis, TN | tran 17 Apr 1862 | Transferred to Col. Locke's 10 TX Cavalry. Also listed as W.B. Lock. |
| Love | George W. | B | Color Bearer | Private | 29 Aug 1861 Memphis, TN | Unknown | Present through Sep/Oct 63 muster. |
| Love | R.E. | B | 2nd Lt | 2nd Lt | 29 Aug 1861 Memphis, TN | k. 6 Apr 1862 | Killed at the Battle of Shiloh. |
| Luvers | H.S. | B | Private | Private | Unknown | 12 May 1865 | Paroled at Gainesville, AL. Only card. Also listed as Lewers. |
| Mallory | J.D. | B | Private | Private | Unknown | Unknown | Reference envelope only. No further information. |
| Manahan | R.M. | B | Private | Private | 22 May 1862 DeSoto Co., MS | 12 May 1865 | Paroled at Gainesville, AL. |
| Martin | Oliver | B | Private | Private | 29 Aug 1861 Memphis, TN | d. 25 Feb 1862 | Died of disease at Murfreesboro, TN. Also listed as O.T. |
| Martin | W.L. | B | Private | Private | 11 May 1862 Corinth, MS | 19 May 1865 | Paroled at Jackson, MS. |
| Martin | William T. | B | Private | Private | 2 Aug 1862 Waterford, MS | 12 May 1865 | Detailed to herd beeves 20 May 63. Paroled at Gainesville, AL. |
| McDonald | John | B | Private | Private | 20 Sep 1861 Memphis, TN | 12 May 1865 | Paroled at Gainesville, AL. Also listed as J.R. |
| McGee | John | B | Private | Private | 29 Aug 1861 Memphis, TN | 12 May 1865 | Paroled at Gainesville, AL. Also listed as James and McGhee. |
| McHam | Sanford | B | Corporal | Private | 29 Aug 1861 Memphis, TN | 12 May 1865 | Detailed as teamster 26 Jul 63. Paroled at Gainesville, AL. Also listed as Sandy & McHand. |
| McHam | Starling | B | Private | Private | 29 Aug 1861 Memphis, TN | 12 May 1865 | Paroled at Gainesville, AL. Also listed as Sterling. |
| McKinney | John | B | Private | Corporal | 29 Aug 1861 Memphis, TN | d. 31 May 1862 | Appointed 4th Corpl. 3 Mar 62. Sent to Hospital at Holly Springs, MS, 21 Apr 62. Died at home. |
| McKinney | Joseph | B | Private | Private | 26 Mar 1862 Iuka, MS | des. Jul/Aug 1863 | Listed as present through June 1863. Listed as deserter Jul/Aug 63. Also listed as J.L. |
| McKinney | William L. | B | Private | Private | 29 Aug 1861 Memphis, TN | d. 5 Jul 1862 | Died at home 5 Jul 62. |
| Meek | John W. | B | Private | Private | 22 Mar 1862 Decatur, AL | 12 May 1865 | Paroled at Gainesville, AL. Also listed as W.J. |
| Meek | T.P. | B | Private | Private | 31 Jul 1863 | des. 18 Oct 63 | Transferred from Co. K, Battentine's Regt Cavalry. Deserted 18 Oct 1863. |
| Meek | William T. | B | Private | Corporal | 29 Aug 1861 Memphis, TN | 12 May 1865 | Paroled at Gainesville, AL. |
| Milam | Martin V. | B | Private | Private | 29 Aug 1861 Memphis, TN | 12 May 1865 | Listes as deserter, absent w/o leave since 24 May 63. Must have rejoined company after Oct 63. Paroled at Gainesville, AL. |
| Nelms | Joseph S. | B | Private | Private | 29 Aug 1861 Memphis, TN | Unknown | Listed as "present sick" in Aug/Oct 63. No further information. |
| Nelms | William H. | B | Private | Private | 26 Mar 1862 Iuka, MS | 12 May 1865 | Transferred to Woods' Battery, 22 May 63. 12 Jul 63 joined company by transfer. Listed as deserter Oct 63. Rejoined company later. Paroled at Gainesville, AL. |
| Nelson | Samuel H. | B | Private | Private | 26 Mar 1862 Iuka, MS | 12 May 1865 | Paroled at Gainesville, AL. |
| Norfleet | Thomas W. | B | Private | Corporal | 29 Aug 1861 Memphis, TN | 12 May 1865 | Paroled at Gainesville, AL. Also listed as T.M. |
| Orr | John | B | Private | Private | 17 Sep 1863 Grenada, MS | 12 May 1865 | Joined company 23 Oct 63. Paroled at Gainesville, AL. Also listed as Jonathan. |
| Parham | Zachariah | B | Private | Private | 29 Aug 1861 Memphis, TN | des. Jul/Aug 1863. | Shown present through 30 Jun 63. Listed as deserter in the Jul/Aug 63 muster. No further information. Also listed as Zac & Parum. |
| Parter | Charles L. | B | Private | Private | 26 Mar 1862 Iuka, MS | 12 May 1865 | Detailed as regimental butcher 1 Dec 62. Paroled at Gainesville, AL. Also listed as C.L. & Porter. |
| Paslay | William G. | B | Private | 1st Lt | 29 Aug 1861 Memphis, TN | sw 2 Jan 1865 | Elected 2nd Lt. 7 Dec 62. Promoted 1st Lt. 16 Jun 64. Severely wounded 2 Jan 65 at Old Franklin, Holmes Co., MS. Also listed as Pasley. |
| Pasley | J.T. | B | Private | Private | Unknown | 12 May 1865 | Paroled at Gainesville, AL. |
| Perkins | Henry G. | B | Private | Private | 29 Aug 1861 Memphis, TN | Unknown | Present through Sep/Oct 63. No further information. |
| Pervis | James M. | B | Private | Private | 29 Aug 1861 Memphis, TN | c. 14 Oct 1863 | Detailed as permanent Scout 3 Jul 63. Captured 14 Oct 63 near Warrenton, MS. Paroled at Memphis, TN May 1865. Also listed as Parvis, Peevis & Purvis. |
| Phillips | Joseph P. | B | Private | Corporal | 29 Aug 1861 Memphis, TN | 12 May 1865 | Paroled at Gainesville, AL. |
| Pinson | Yancy S. | B | Private | Private | 29 Aug 1861 Memphis, TN | Unknown | Detailed as permanent Scout 3 Jul 63. |
| Puryear | Achilles | B | Private | 2nd Lt | 29 Aug 1861 Memphis, TN | 12 May 1865 | Appointed 3rd Corporal 3 Mar 62. Promoted to 3rd Lt. 2 Sep 63. Promoted 2nd Lt. 16 Jun 64. Paroled at Gainesville, AL. Also listed as Paryear and Peryear. |
| Puryear | John R. | B | Private | Private | 29 Aug 1861 Memphis, TN | 12 May 1865 | Paroled at Gainesville, AL. |
| Ragsdale | Thomas J. | B | Private | Private | 29 Aug 1861 Memphis, TN | d. 31 May 1862 | Absent sick, sent home from Murfreesboro, TN 28 Feb 62. Died at home. |
| Rash | Ryland L. | B | Private | 1st Sgt | 29 Aug 1861 Memphis, TN | 12 May 1865 | Served as escort to Gen. A.S. Johnston when the latter was killed at Shiloh 6 Apr 62. Appointed 1st Sgt. 9 Dec 62. Paroled at Gainesville, AL. Also listed as R.S. |
| Reed | Samuel H. | B | Private | Private | 29 Aug 1861 Memphis, TN | 15 May 1865 | Sent home sick 18 Mar 62. Returned by Jul 62. Sent home sick 8 Sep 62 through remainder. Paroled at Memphis, TN. Also listed as S.H. Kied and S. Houston Reed. |
| Renfroe | Bidcar P. | B | Private | Private | 29 Aug 1861 Memphis, TN | Unknown | Present through Sep/Oct 63. POW paroled at Memphis, TN the week ending 20 May 65. |
| Renfroe | James M. | B | Private | Private | 16 May 1862 Corinth, MS | k. 4 Feb 1864 | Detailed as permanent Scout 3 Jul 63. Report of the Company of Scouts commanded by Lt. Harvey indicates he was killed near Lexington, MS. |
| Renfroe | John S. | B | Private | Private | 2 May 1862 Memphis, TN | Unknown | Muster for Jul/Aug 62 says "absent in DeSoto Co. wound received at Corinth." Never present after wound. On liste of POWs paroled at Memphis, TN week ending 20 May 65. Also listed as J.H. |
| Rice | John W. | B | Private | Private | 29 Aug 1861 Memphis, TN | 12 May 1865 | Captured 13, 14 or 16 May 63 at Raymond or Champion Hill, MS. Paroled 11 Oct 64 and exchanged 28 Oct 64. Rejoined company. Paroled 12 May 65 at Gainesville, AL. Also listed as John F. & John H. |
| Robert | D.A. | B | Corporal | Corporal | 29 Aug 1861 Memphis, TN | Unknown | No information after Muster-In Roll. |
| Ruffin | James | B | Private | Private | 29 Aug 1861 Memphis, TN | dis. 2 Apr 62 | Discharged. Elected Capt of a cavalry company in Panola County, MS. |
| Ruffin | Thomas | B | Private | Private | 28 Aug 1861 Memphis, TN | Jul/Aug 1863 | Detailed as Assistant Commissary to Reg't on roll of 31 Dec 62 - 30 Apr 62. 25 Jul 62 detached by order of Gen. Wheeler to Army of Gen. Bragg. Jul/Aug 63: Discharged by promotion. |
| Ruffin | William | B | Private | Commissary of Subsistence | 29 Aug 1861 Memphis, TN | res. 26 Jul 1862 | There is a letter from Maj. Gen. Jos. Wheeler in May 1863 recommending him for promotion to Major. This appears not to have happened because he failed to post Bond as commissary. |
| Ryan | William | B | Private | Private | 29 Aug 1861 Memphis, TN | dis. 16 Apr 1862 | Discharged on Surgeon's certificate. |
| Scott | A. J. | B | Private | Private | 31 Jul 1862 Sardis, MS | 12 May 1865 | Paroled at Gainesville, AL. |
| Scott | John F. | B | Private | Private | 14 May 1862 DeSoto Co., MS | 12 May 1865 | Paroled at Gainesville, AL. Also listed as J.T. |
| Sherrod | Turner J. | B G | Private | Private | 26 Feb 1862 Murfreesboro, TN | tran. 27 Mar 1862 | Transferred from 1st MS Inf. on 26 Feb 62 to serve unexpired term of 12 months. Re-enlisted in Co. G. Also listed as Sherod. |
| Shinault | James L. | B | Private | Private | 29 Aug 1861 Memphis, TN | Unknown | Present on muster through Sep/Oct 63. On list as POW paroled at Memphis, TN five days ending 25 May 65. Also listed as Shenault, Shinolt, Shiwalt, & J.L. |
| Slaughter | Leander | B | Private | Private | 29 Aug 1861 Memphis, TN | 19 May 1865 | Paroled at Jackson, MS. Also listed as G. and Lee. |
| Smith | George C. | B | Private | Private | 29 Aug 1861 Memphis, TN | 12 May 1865 | Paroled at Gainesville, AL. Also listed as J.C. |
| Smith | William | B | Private | Private | 26 Mar 1862 Iuka, MS | Unknown | Present through 30 June 63. No further information. Also listed as W.M. |
| Smith | William C. | B | Private | Private | 29 Aug 1861 Memphis, TN | 12 May 1865 | Paroled at Gainesville, AL. Also listed as Will E. |
| Stephenson | John W. | B | Corporal | Private | 29 Aug 1861 Memphis, TN | Jul/Aug 1863 | Listed as deserter Jul/Aug 63. Listed as POW paroled at Memphis, TN the five days ending 20 May 65. Also listed as Stevenson. |
| Walker | Benjamin F. | B | 3rd Lt | 2nd Lt | 29 Aug 1861 Memphis, TN | res. 30 Apr 1862 | Resigned and discharged. |
| Wardlaw | H.C. | B | Private | Private | 2 Aug 1862 Waterford, MS | k. 15 Sept 1862 | Killed in a skirmish near Iuka, MS. Also listed as J.H. Wardlow and H.C. Wordlow. |
| White | John W. | B | Private | Private | 29 Aug 1861 Memphis, TN | d. 22 July 1863 | Apparently transferred to 1st MS Cavalry, Co. F. Listed as having died at Petersburg, VA of disease. |
| White | T.R. Jefferson | B | Private | Private | 29 Aug 1861 Memphis, TN | Unknown | Listed on Muster-In Roll only. |
| Williams | R. Andrew | B | Private | Private | 29 Aug 1861 Memphis, TN | w. 20 Sept 1863 | Detailed as artillerist 9 Jan 63. Wounded 20 Sep 63 and sent to Clinton Hospital. No further information. |
| Wilson | Washington W. | B | Private | Private | 29 Aug 1861 Memphis, TN | Unknown | Present (sick) Sep/Oct 63. No further information. |
| Woolard | George B. | B | Private | Sergeant | 29 Aug 1861 Memphis, TN | Unknown | Present through Sep/Oct 63. No further information. Also listed as Wollard & Wollord. |
| Woolfolk | Joseph E. | B | Private | Corporal | 1 July 1862 Marshall Co., MS | sw 2 Jan 1865 | Appointed 2nd Corporal 1 Oct 62. Serverely wounded at Old Franklin, Holmes Co., MS. Also listed as Walfolk, Wolfolk, Woolfoot |
| Wright | Thomas J. | B | Private | Private | 16 May 1862 Corinth, MS | 1863 | 31 Oct 62 - 30 Jun 63: transferred - claimed as delivered as deserter from 26th MS. Also listed as Thomas J. |
| Wright | William B. | B | Bugler | 1st Lt | 28 Aug 1861 Memphis, TN | res. 26 Nov 1862 | Promoted 2nd Lt. 17 Apr 62. Promoted 1st Lt. 9 Oct 62. Resigned 26 Nov 62. Also listed as W.P. |
| Young | James C. | B | Private | Private | 3 Oct 1861 Memphis, TN | 12 May 1865 | Paroled at Gainesville, AL. |
| Young | John A. | B | Private | Private | 29 Aug 1861 Memphis, TN | Unknown | Listed on Muster-In Roll only. |
| Young | John B. | B | Private | Private | 1 Sep 1861 Memphis, TN | 12 May 1865 | Paroled at Gainesville, AL. |
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