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2nd Infantry Regiment completed its organization at Corinth, Mississippi, in April, 1861, with men from Tishomingo, Tippah, Itawamba, and Pontotoc counties. Ordered to Harper's Ferry, Virginia, it was there mustered into Confederate service. During the war it was assigned to General Whiting's, Law's, and J.R. Davis' Brigade, Army of Northern Virginia. Only 1 officer and 19 men surrendered. The field officers were Colonels William C. Falkner and John M. Stone; Lieutenant Colonels John A. Blair, Bartley B. Boone, and D.W. Humphreys; and Major John H. Buchanan. | 2nd Infantry Regiment completed its organization at Corinth, Mississippi, in April, 1861, with men from Tishomingo, Tippah, Itawamba, and Pontotoc counties. Ordered to Harper's Ferry, Virginia, it was there mustered into Confederate service. During the war it was assigned to General Whiting's, Law's, and J.R. Davis' Brigade, Army of Northern Virginia. Only 1 officer and 19 men surrendered. The field officers were Colonels William C. Falkner and John M. Stone; Lieutenant Colonels John A. Blair, Bartley B. Boone, and D.W. Humphreys; and Major John H. Buchanan. | ||
A detailed history, including several statistical graphs, is found in the history portion of the [http://www.2ndmississippi.org/2nd_miss_part_1/dw_2_MS_INF_web_part_1.htm 2nd Mississippi Infantry Regiment Internet site. | A detailed history, including several statistical graphs, is found in the history portion of the [http://www.2ndmississippi.org/2nd_miss_part_1/dw_2_MS_INF_web_part_1.htm 2nd Mississippi Infantry Regiment ]Internet site. | ||
=== Regiment Companies with the County of Origin === | === Regiment Companies with the County of Origin === | ||
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Men often enlisted in a company recruited in the counties where they lived though not always. After many battles, companies might be combined because so many men were killed or wounded. However if you are unsure which company your ancestor was in, try the company recruited in his county first. | Men often enlisted in a company recruited in the counties where they lived though not always. After many battles, companies might be combined because so many men were killed or wounded. However if you are unsure which company your ancestor was in, try the company recruited in his county first. | ||
An alphabetical listing roster of the men serving in this regiment and the | An alphabetical listing roster of the men serving in this regiment and the names and mustering in dates is found in the member rosters section of the [http://www.2ndmississippi.org/2nd_miss_part_1/alphabetical_2_ms_roster.htm 2nd Mississippi Infantry Regiment]Internet site. | ||
Another roster organized according to company is found on the Rootsweb Internet site, also titled [http://www.rootsweb.ancestry.com/~mscivilw/2ndmiss.htm '2nd Mississippi Infantry]'. | Another roster organized according to company is found on the Rootsweb Internet site, also titled [http://www.rootsweb.ancestry.com/~mscivilw/2ndmiss.htm '2nd Mississippi Infantry]'. | ||
=== Source Material === | === Source Material === | ||
[[Category:Mississippi_-_Military]] | [[Category:Mississippi_-_Military]] | ||