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Ashcraft's Cavalry Regiment was organized in May, 1864, with eight companies. It was formed by consolidating the 2nd and 3rd Battalions State Cavalry. Surrendered in May, 1865. The field officers were Colonel Thomas C. Ashcraft, Lieutenant Colonel Thomas W. Harris, and Major E.L. Hawkins. | Ashcraft's Cavalry Regiment was organized in May, 1864, with eight companies. It was formed by consolidating the 2nd and 3rd Battalions State Cavalry. Surrendered in May, 1865. The field officers were Colonel Thomas C. Ashcraft, Lieutenant Colonel Thomas W. Harris, and Major E.L. Hawkins. | ||
The [http://www.mississippiscv.org/MS_Units/3rd_Bn_MS_St_Cav.htm 3rd Battalion Mississippi State Cavalry (aka Ashcraft’s Battalion State Cavalry)] Internet site | The [http://www.mississippiscv.org/MS_Units/3rd_Bn_MS_St_Cav.htm 3rd Battalion Mississippi State Cavalry (aka Ashcraft’s Battalion State Cavalry)] Internet site more information taken from Dunbar Rowland's ''Military History of Mississippi, 1803-1898.'' | ||
=== Regiment Companies with the County of Origin === | === Regiment Companies with the County of Origin === | ||