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Re: 3rd Cavalry, Companies
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I know I am late in this conversation, but thought that the information on Capt FARRIS, M.L. Co. B. 3rd Cav. State Troops (from the Soldiers and Sailors System)might be beneficial. Note in the regimental history of the 3rd Cav. sent by Mr. Bryant both Griffin and Farris are mentioned. I also think this Farris (Ferris)may have also been in the 4th Cav. in 1864.

M.L. Farris (First_Last)
Regiment Name 3 Mississippi Cavalry
Side Confederate
Company B
Soldier's Rank_In Captain
Soldier's Rank_Out Captain
Alternate Name
Notes
Film Number M232 roll 13

CONFEDERATE MISSISSIPPI TROOPS

3rd Regiment, Mississippi Cavalry
3rd Cavalry Regiment was organized during the spring of 1863 as the 3rd Mississippi State Cavalry and in October contained about 450 effectives. It was mustered into Confederate service in April, 1864. Some of the men were recruited in Calhoun and Grenada counties. The regiment was attached to Chalmers', Slemons, Gholson's, and W. Adams' Brigade and fought in various conflicts in North Mississippi, Kentucky, and West Tennessee. Later it skirmished in Alabama and surrendered with the Department of Alabama, Mississippi, and East Louisiana. The field officers were Colonel John McGuirk, Lieutenant Colonel H.H. Barksdale, and Major Thomas W. Webb.

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