The Georgia 41st Infantry Regiment was organized during the fall of 1861. Many of its members were recruited in Cobb, Troup, Taylor, and Heard counties. The unit moved to North Mississippi, sustained heavy casualties in Kentucky at Perryville, then returned to Mississippi. Here it was assigned to General Barton's Brigade in the Department of Mississippi and East Louisiana, fought in the battles around Vicksburg, and was captured on July 4, 1863. After being exchanged and assigned to General Stovall's Brigade, the 41st participated in the operations of the Army of Tennessee from Chattanooga to Nashville, and fought its last battle at Bentonville. The 41st contained 269 men and 218 arms in December, 1863, and totaled 197 effectives in November, 1864. It was consolidated with the Fortieth and Forty-third Georgia and participated in the campaign of the Carolinas and in General Johnston's surrender on April 26, 1865. Companies of the GA 41st Infantry Regiment Company A: Coweta County Company B: Cobb County - Kennesaw Infantry Company C: Bartow, Cherokee, Cobb, Paulding County - Acworth Invincibles Company D: Coweta County - Pinson Guards Company E: Troup County - Troup Light Guards Company F: Meriwether County - Howard Infantry Company G: Carroll County Company H: Carroll County - Wool Hat Boys Company I: Heard County -Heard County Rangers Company K: Campbell County - Campbell Salt Springs Guards
Author Biography
John Rigdon has authored a number of books on the Civil War and is the manager of the web site, Research OnLine, (www.researchonline.net) the premier site for researching Civil War ancestors in the Civil War. His titles include the Historical Sketch and Roster Volumes (1100 plus titles) and a dozen volumes in the "We Fought" series focusing on particular battles and commanders. Additionally John works in translation of materials for Haitian Creole and several languages of West Africa including French, Moore, Bambara, and Dioula (Jula). John resides in the foothills of the Appalachians outside Cartersville, GA. where he enjoys gardening and aquaponics. You may reach him at jrigdon@researchonline.net"
