HISTORICAL NOTES:
The Texas 35th (Likens') Cavalry Regiment was organized in October, 1863, by consolidating Likens' and Burns' Texas Cavalry Battalions. Many of themen were from Jefferson, Hopkins, Upshur, and Smith counties. The unit served in H. Bee's and Bagby's Brigade, Trans-Mississippi Department, and participated in various conflicts in Louisiana including the engagements at Mansfield and Pleasant Hill. Early in 1865 it moved to Beaumont, Texas, and remained there until the end of the war. The regiment was included in the surrender in June.
FIELD OFFICERS:
Colonel James B. Likens, Lieutenant Colonel James R. Burns, and Major William A. Wortham.
ASSIGNMENTS:BATTLES:ROSTERS:Bibliography for Research:
Brock, R. A. The Appomattox Roster. Cartersville, GA: Eastern Digital Resources, 1998. Originally published as Volume 15 of the Southern Historical Society Papers in 1887 by The Society, Richmond, VA. This book contains 56,000 names of men who surrendered at Appomattox. It shows the mans unit of service and some additional notes.
Crute, Joseph Units of the Confederate States Army Midlothian, VA: Derwent Books, 1987. Concise summary of the units service.
Hatch, Orin M.Confederate Military History Vol. 7 - Texas Cartersville, GA. Eastern Digital Resources. First Printed 1899. Atlanta. E484C65.1987v12. Contains numerous, scattered references to Texas units.
Historical Sketch And Roster - Texas Volumes Rigdon, John C. 60 Volumes Available Click for Individual Volumes SET HARDBACK - $3240.00 SET PAPERBACK - $2000.00 SET DVD - $930.00
HISTORICAL NOTES:
Confederate Military History - Texas
