3rd Regiment, Virginia State Line (Cavalry and Infantry)
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Regiment, Virginia State Line was organized in 1862 and was
composed of cavalry and infantry. On April 11, 1863, most of the
men enlisted in Colonel William L. Jackson's 19th Regiment,
Virginia Cavalry. Companies in this Regiment with the Counties
of Origin Men often enlisted in a company recruited in the
counties where they lived though not always. After many battles,
companies might be combined because so many men were killed or
wounded. However if you are unsure which company your ancestor
was in, try the company recruited in his county first. -
Officers of the 3rd Virginia State Line were: - John Nicholas
Clarkson, Colonel - Thomas Belt Swann, Lieutenant Colonel -
Peachy Gilmer Breckinridge, Major - Alexander Clendinen, Surgeon
- Floyd Rocke, Assistant Quartermaster - Runnels Davis, Adjutant
- William Leigh Barksdale, Captain, Assistant Surgeon -
Subcommands of the 3rd Regiment were: - Compa