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…
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…
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-…
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…