Category: 4th Regiment, Alabama Cavalry (Roddy's), United States Civil War

4th Regiment, Alabama Cavalry (Roddy's) was organized at Tuscumbia, Alabama, in October, 1862, and moved to Tennessee where it wintered. The men were from Franklin, Lauderdale, Lawrence, and Walker counties. During the next spring it was sent to Northern Alabama, assigned to General Roddey's Brigade, then took an active part in raiding and attacking the Federals. In April, 1864, the regiment was transferred to the Department of Alabama, Mississippi, and East Louisiana. After fighting at Brice's Cross Roads it saw action in various conflicts from Montevallo to Selma where on April 2, 1865, most of the unit was captured. The remaining part surrendered at Pond Spring.

  • Officers: Colonels William A Johnson and Phillip D Roddey, Lieutenant Colonel E M Windes, and Majors R W Johnson and John E Newsom.

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Person Profiles (9)

- 03 Feb 1864

abt 1812 Tennessee, United States - 06 Feb 1865

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abt 1839 Moulton, Lawrence, Alabama, United States - 27 Dec 1896

abt 1840 - 23 Feb 1865

1843 Lauderdale, Alabama, United States - 21 Dec 1864

- 14 Mar 1865

02 Apr 1826 Moulton, Lawrence, Alabama, United States - 19 Jul 1897