Irish Roots and French Creoles blended to make up Hutton's Artillery. This celebrated Confederate group saw battle on the waters of the Mississippi from New Orleans to Vicksburg and in the Red River Campaign. Born to an Irish Immigrant, Captain T. H. Hutton led his men in the most famous river battles of Louisiana. Along the Red River, he added more French Creoles and Anglo Saxons to his group as these Louisiana men defended the highways of 19th century warfare.

The Civil War veterans of Catahoula served in just about every major theatre of the war, from local battles to far way battles in Gettysburg and Virgninia. Many were volunteers, others were conscripts or draftees. This book is compilation of several hundred service records of the soldiers who have a connection to Catahoula Parish. Included for many of these soldiers are biographical information and a portrait when available. Many of the men are part of the following Confederate units- Units with Catahoula Men: 1st Battalion, Trans-Miss. Cavalry 1st Louisiana Cavalry 1st LA Heavy Artillery 2nd...

UPDATED ILLUSTRATED VERSION OF THE BATTLES AND MEN OF THE 3RD LOUISIANA INFANTRY. There have been several books on the 3rd Louisiana Infantry, but what sets this one apart is the additional information and illustrations which have been added. This is not just a reprint, but a major remake of the original William F Tunnard work. See the faces of many of the men of the 3rd and read about who they where. 19th century battlefield illustrations complete the well written story. The 3rd Infantry Regiment was assembled during the spring of 1861 with men from Caddo, Caldwell, DeSoto, Iberville...

The Cheneyville Riflemen was a Civil War group formed in Central Louisiana to serve in the Confederate Army. This unit was made up primarily from young men who were members of planter's families along Bayou Bouef and Bayou Rapides in Rapides and Avoyelles Parishes. Some men were added to their units from New Orleans and they became part of the famous Louisiana Tigers who fought so bravely in the Civi War. Patrick Keary, whose later wife was President Jefferson Davis's niece, recruited the original group of volunteers. The group organized as a company in Rapides Parish, and the young men...

Avoyelles Parish men formed several Confederate military units during the Civil War. They also made up a large portion of the 18th Louisiana Infantry Regiment. The 18th saw action in Tennessee, Mississippi and Alabama before returning to Louisiana. They were one of regiments which made up General Mouton's Army during the Red River Campaign, which brought them right back to their home territory in Avoyelles Parish. This book tells a little of their story as well contains a list of the soldiers from or with strong ties to Avoyelles who were in the 18th Regiment.

Avoyelles Parish men formed several military units during the Civil War. They also made up a large portion of the 18th Louisiana Infantry Regiment. The 18th saw action in Tennessee, Mississippi and Alabama before returning to Louisiana. They were one of regiments which made up General Mouton's Army during the Red River Campaign, which brought them right back to their home territory in Avoyelles Parish. This book tells a little of their story as well as lists the soldiers from or with strong ties to Avoyelles who were in the 18th Regiment. Table of contents Cover Re-enactor Angelo Piazza...

Louisiana provided over 50,000 men into the Confederate Army during the Civil War. The state also proved a few thousand into the Union Army. Some residents served in both. As they put on their uniforms, they were pride is still evident today as they posed for a photograph to send back home to family, friends and loved one. One Louisiana soldier sent his photo back home and in his letter noted the photo cost $3.00 to take. That was quite a bit of money in those days, but the new art of photography was in its infant stages and prices were high. Regretfully, most of these photos are lost to...