Arthur F. Robbins
Enlisted as a Captain
"B" Co. AL 3rd Infantry
Sources used by Historical Data Systems, Inc.:
- Index to Compiled Confederate Military Service Records
- Southern Historical Society Papers: Appomattox Paroles ANV
Men of this unit were recruited in the cities of Mobile and Montgomery, and the counties of Man, Lowndes, Coosa, and Autuaga
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Josiah Robins
Enlisted as a Captain
Promotions:
* Major
Intra Regimental Company Transfers:
* from company C to Field & Staff
"C" Co. AL 3rd Cavalry
Sources used by Historical Data Systems, Inc.:
- Index to Compiled Confederate Military Service Records
- Field Officers, Regiments & Battalions of CS Army
These companies were from Monroe, Choctaw, Wilcox, Mobile, Perry, Dallas, Calhoun, and Autauga counties.
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Josiah Robins, age 36, Captain, Captain Robins’ Detached Company, Alabama Mounted Volunteers,* enlisted October 22, 1861 in Wilcox County, Ala. for the war, forwarded from Cairo, Ill. to Vicksburg, Miss. for exchange, October 25, 1862, promoted Major, March, 1863, recommended for Lt. Col., 1865, no further records
* This organization subsequently became Company C, 3rd Regiment Alabama Cavalry
M311: Compiled Service Records of Confederate Soldiers Who Served in Organizations from the State of Alabama