Tag: Blythe’s Mississippi Regiment
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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 further to travel before the war ended. The men had seen the loss of many of their fellow soldiers, while others had simply gotten tired…
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River of Death: Chickamaugua and the 44th Mississippi (Chapter 4)
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 to Shelbyville which was about 25 miles. They then marched about 28 miles to another location and then back to Shelbyville. It was here that…
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Blythe’s Regiment, From Kentucky to Stones River (Chapter 3)
On June 27, 1862, Braxton Bragg took over the Army of the Mississippi at Corinth. Whatever his critics might say, he did a miraculous job rebuilding the beaten force that had retreated from Shiloh in April. By July, the Army of the Mississippi numbered around 36,000 men and were healthy and ready for action. Because…
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Mississippi Swampers: Company B, 44th Mississippi Infantry Roster (Chapter 2)
Officers: Robert H. Humphreys – Captain: Age 30, June 11, 1861- killed at the Battle of Shiloh April 6, 1862. James Moore – 1st. Lieutenant: Age 25, June 11, 1861- promoted Major, promoted Lt. Colonel May 8, 1862, wounded September 14, 1862 at Munfordville, Kentucky, died September 15, 1862. Robert George Kelsey – 2nd Lieutenant:…
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Mississippi Swampers are Born: Battle of Belmont and Shiloh (Chapter 1)
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 County, Mississippi and had served from 1853 to 1860. He decided to organize a company to defend the county and the new Confederate States of…
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