Very informative post, and a nice job of research. Many thanks.

As Danny alluded, Gipson's short-lived battalion of mounted rifles is part of this mix. The companies of Tumlinson, Perkins and Hailey were part of this battalion. Sifakis says there were nine companies associated with Gipson, but I haven't been able to confirm that myself.

Sam W. Perkins was a resident of that part of Scott County now incorporated in Logan County. I don't know much about him. He didn't leave many footprints, mostly a few legal and land documents. Anyway, his company was recruited in that general area.

I'm having some health problems right now, so I can't stay long, but when I'm back on my feet, I'd like to discuss Chew's battalion at more length. I have a few more things I can pass on to you that might help your research a little.

Thanks again for a very interesting post and for some excellent research.