Ogden's Cavalry
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Ogden's Cavalry, a.k.a. 9th Louisiana
Cavalry Regiment, was a Confederate unit in the American Civil War
. The unit was commanded by Colonel
Frederick Nash Ogden. Although the unit was called a cavalry
regiment, it was more properly classified as a mounted infantry
unit.
The regiment was organized in January 1865 in Mississippi
, under the command of Colonel Odgen. Colonel Ogden was a veteran of the siege of Vicksburg
. During that battle, the then Major Ogden was with the Louisiana 8th Battalion Heavy Artillery from March 29-July 3, 1863.
When this new cavalry unit was formed, Colonel Ogden received under his command three or four companies from Gober's Regiment Mounted Infantry, three companies formerly with the 14th Confederate Cavalry Regiment, one company from his own temporary battalion, and two recently organized companies. These two new companies, G and H, and possibly one or more of the others, because of their familiarity with the countryside, operated along the lower Amite River
and near the Mississippi River
south of Baton Rouge, Louisiana
until about April, 1865. The other companies participated in the marches and engagements of Colonel John Scott's cavalry brigade in northern and central Mississippi. In April 1865, the companies all united near Meridian, Mississippi
. The unit surrendered on May 4, 1865 at Citronelle, Alabama
. Most of its troops were paroled on May 12, 1865 at Gainesville, Alabama
.
Louisiana
Louisiana is a state located in the southern region of the United States of America. Its capital is Baton Rouge and largest city is New Orleans. Louisiana is the only state in the U.S. with political subdivisions termed parishes, which are local governments equivalent to counties...
Cavalry Regiment, was a Confederate unit in the American Civil War
American Civil War
The American Civil War was a civil war fought in the United States of America. In response to the election of Abraham Lincoln as President of the United States, 11 southern slave states declared their secession from the United States and formed the Confederate States of America ; the other 25...
. The unit was commanded by Colonel
Colonel
Colonel , abbreviated Col or COL, is a military rank of a senior commissioned officer. It or a corresponding rank exists in most armies and in many air forces; the naval equivalent rank is generally "Captain". It is also used in some police forces and other paramilitary rank structures...
Frederick Nash Ogden. Although the unit was called a cavalry
Cavalry
Cavalry or horsemen were soldiers or warriors who fought mounted on horseback. Cavalry were historically the third oldest and the most mobile of the combat arms...
regiment, it was more properly classified as a mounted infantry
Mounted infantry
Mounted infantry were soldiers who rode horses instead of marching, but actually fought on foot . The original dragoons were essentially mounted infantry...
unit.
History
Mississippi
Mississippi is a U.S. state located in the Southern United States. Jackson is the state capital and largest city. The name of the state derives from the Mississippi River, which flows along its western boundary, whose name comes from the Ojibwe word misi-ziibi...
, under the command of Colonel Odgen. Colonel Ogden was a veteran of the siege of Vicksburg
Battle of Vicksburg
The Siege of Vicksburg was the final major military action in the Vicksburg Campaign of the American Civil War. In a series of maneuvers, Union Maj. Gen. Ulysses S. Grant and his Army of the Tennessee crossed the Mississippi River and drove the Confederate army of Lt. Gen. John C...
. During that battle, the then Major Ogden was with the Louisiana 8th Battalion Heavy Artillery from March 29-July 3, 1863.
When this new cavalry unit was formed, Colonel Ogden received under his command three or four companies from Gober's Regiment Mounted Infantry, three companies formerly with the 14th Confederate Cavalry Regiment, one company from his own temporary battalion, and two recently organized companies. These two new companies, G and H, and possibly one or more of the others, because of their familiarity with the countryside, operated along the lower Amite River
Amite River
The Amite River is a tributary of Lake Maurepas in Mississippi and Louisiana in the United States. It is about long. It starts as two forks in southwestern Mississippi and flows south through Louisiana, passing Greater Baton Rouge, to Lake Maurepas. The lower of the river is navigable...
and near the Mississippi River
Mississippi River
The Mississippi River is the largest river system in North America. Flowing entirely in the United States, this river rises in western Minnesota and meanders slowly southwards for to the Mississippi River Delta at the Gulf of Mexico. With its many tributaries, the Mississippi's watershed drains...
south of Baton Rouge, Louisiana
Baton Rouge, Louisiana
Baton Rouge is the capital of the U.S. state of Louisiana. It is located in East Baton Rouge Parish and is the second-largest city in the state.Baton Rouge is a major industrial, petrochemical, medical, and research center of the American South...
until about April, 1865. The other companies participated in the marches and engagements of Colonel John Scott's cavalry brigade in northern and central Mississippi. In April 1865, the companies all united near Meridian, Mississippi
Meridian, Mississippi
Meridian is the county seat of Lauderdale County, Mississippi. It is the sixth largest city in the state and the principal city of the Meridian, Mississippi Micropolitan Statistical Area...
. The unit surrendered on May 4, 1865 at Citronelle, Alabama
Citronelle, Alabama
Citronelle is a city in Mobile County, Alabama, United States. At the 2000 census the population was 3,659. It is included in the Mobile metropolitan statistical area.-History:This was long part of the territory of thousands of years of indigenous peoples...
. Most of its troops were paroled on May 12, 1865 at Gainesville, Alabama
Gainesville, Alabama
Gainesville is a town in Sumter County, Alabama, United States. At the 2000 census the population was 220.-Geography:Gainesville is located at .According to the U.S. Census Bureau, the town has a total area of , all of it land....
.
Companies
| Company | Name | Parish of Origin | Commander |
|---|---|---|---|
| A | New River Rangers (formerly Co. B Cage's Battalion) | Ascension | Capt. Joseph Gonzales |
| B | Skipwith Guards (formerly Co. A 27th Infantry) | East Feliciana | Capt. Joseph A. Norwood |
| C | Plains Store Rangers (formerly Co. C Cage's Battalion) | East Baton Rouge | Capt. Gilbert C. Mills |
| D | Spencer Guards (formerly Co. H 27th Infantry) | St. Helena | Capt. Thaddeus C.S. Robertson |
| E | Mullen's Scouts & Sharpshooters (formerly Co. H 14th Confed. Cavalry) | Orleans | Capt. Louis S. Greenlee |
| F | (formerly Co. F Powers' Regiment) | East Feliciana | Capt. Tully R. Brady |
| G | Ascension | Capt. H. R. Doyal | |
| H | Iberville | Capt. Joseph U. Babin | |
| I | (formerly Co. A Ogden's Battalion) | East Baton Rouge | Capt. Joseph Hinson |
| K | Baton Rouge Invincibles (formerly Co. B 9th Infantry) | East Baton Rouge | Capt. B. F. Burnett |
See also
- Louisiana Civil War Confederate UnitsLouisiana Civil War Confederate Units-Infantry:* 1st Infantry* 1st Infantry* 1st Infantry* 2nd Infantry* 3rd Infantry* 4th Infantry* 5th Infantry* 6th Infantry* 7th Infantry* 8th Infantry* 9th Infantry* 10th Infantry* 11th Infantry* 12th Infantry* 13th Infantry...
- Lists of American Civil War Regiments by State