The Swampers Finish the War (Chapter 5)
The Mississippi Swampers of Company B had come a long way from home since June 11, 1861 when they were mustered into Confederate service, but they would have still…
The Mississippi Swampers of Company B had come a long way from home since June 11, 1861 when they were mustered into Confederate service, but they would have still…
After their defeat at Murfreesboro, the men of the Army of Tennessee slogged southward. Major Thompson retained command of Blythe’s regiment. According to company records, they marched from January 4th…
The Mississippi Swampers were organized at Memphis, Tennessee on June 11, 1861. It’s origins go further south though. Robert J. Humphreys was the popular sheriff of Tunica…