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.
References:
- Brewer's Brief Historical Sketches of Military Organizations Raised In Alabama During the Civil War
- National Park Service Soldiers and Sailors Database.
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