This company enlisted at Monticello, Arkansas, on October 15, 1863, comprised mostly of men from Drew County, Arkansas.  There is one extant muster roll for Company B, covering the period January 1 to February 29, 1864, when the company was stationed at Cut Off, Drew County, Arkansas.  The following endorsement accompanied the muster roll:  “Company organized at Monticello, Arks, Oct. the Fifteenth, 1863.  Have been scouting and picketing ever since.  /s/ W. P. BURKS, Capt. Co. B.”
 

Adcock, Henry G
Private—Enlisted in Co. B, 12th Arkansas Cavalry, at Monticello, Arkansas, October 15, 1863; present, February 29, 1864; wounded and captured at Mound City, Kansas, October 23, 1864; confined at U.S. Military Prison, Rock Island, Illinois; exchanged at City Point, Virginia, March 5, 1865; furloughed for thirty days from March 8, 1865; born in Mississippi, July 28, 1822; died in Arkansas, August 23, 1912; buried in Beulah Cemetery in Drew county, Arkansas; listed in Drew county 1860 census with wife Jane; occupation farmer.

Adcock, John W
Private—Enlisted in Co. B, 12th Arkansas Cavalry, at Monticello, Arkansas, January 1, 1864; present, February 29, 1864; born in Alabama, c1847; listed in Drew county 1860 census; occupation farmer.

Allen, Andrew Jackson  “Jack”
Private—Not listed on the muster roll; Federal records list him as a deserter from Co. B, 12th Arkansas Cavalry, who took the oath of allegiance at Memphis, Tennessee, February 15, 1865; born in Heard County, eorgia, June 28, 1845; buried in Egypt Cemetery in Ashley  county, Arkansas; he filed Arkansas pension application #20122 from Ashley county in August 1917; married (1) Louisa Jane Daniel and (2) Mattie Allen; brother of Christopher Columbus Allen.

Allen, Christopher Columbus
Private—Not listed on the muster roll; Federal records list him as a deserter from Co. B, 12th Arkansas Cavalry, who took the oath of allegiance at Memphis, Tennessee, February 17, 1865; born in Heard County, Georgia, January 6, 1848; died January 9, 1918; buried in Egypt Cemetery in Ashley county, Arkansas; married (1) Mattie Arrington and (2) Della Knight; occupation farmer; brother of Andrew Jackson Allen.

Allen, John
Private—Enlisted in Co. B, 12th Arkansas Cavalry, at Monticello, Arkansas, October 15, 1863; present, February 29, 1864; born in Tennessee, c1849; listed in Drew county 1860 census; occupation farmer.

Anderson, Daniel W L
Private—Enlisted in Co. B, 12th Arkansas Cavalry, at Monticello, Arkansas, October 15, 1863; present, February 29, 1864; born June 29, 1845; died July 29, 1864; buried in Andrew Chapel Cemetery in Drew county, Arkansas.

Arnold, Richard
Private—Enlisted in the Monticello Artillery at Monticello, Arkansas, February 8, 1862; was discharged for being under-age, then enlisted in Co. B, 12th Arkansas Cavalry, at Monticello, January 1, 1864; absent without leave since February 2, 1864; born in Mississippi, c1846; listed in Drew county 1860 census; occupation farmer.

Baker, Elisha J
Private—Enlisted in Co. L, 6th Arkansas Cavalry, at Monticello, Arkansas, May 12, 1862; absent without leave since February 16, 1863; enlisted in Co. B, 12th Arkansas Cavalry, at Monticello, October 15, 1863; transferred back to his original command: “turned over to Lieut. Grubbs of Monroe’s Regt. by order Brig. Gen. Fagan”, February 29, 1864; born July 29, 1831; died January 20, 1912; buried in Baker Cemetery in Drew county, Arkansas; he filed Arkansas pension application #3994 from Drew county in August 1905; occupation gunsmith; wife’s name listed as Caroline.

Barefield, Charles S
Private—Enlisted in Co. K, 3rd Arkansas Infantry, at Hamburg, Arkansas, May 20, 1861; discharged for chronic rheumatism at Goldsboro, North Carolina, April 22, 1862; enlisted in Co. B, 12th Arkansas Cavalry, at Monticello, Arkansas, October 15, 1863; present, February 29, 1864; born in Jefferson county, Mississippi, c1830.

Belser, Jacob F
Private—Enlisted in Co. B, 12th Arkansas Cavalry, at Monticello, Arkansas, October 15, 1863; present, February 29, 1864.

Bigelow, Alfred B
Private—Enlisted in the Monticello Artillery at Monticello, Arkansas, February 8, 1862; detailed as a teamster; was discharged, then enlisted in Co. B, 12th Arkansas Cavalry, January 1, 1864, at Monticello; detailed as a teamster in the quartermaster’s department since January 1, 1864; present, detailed as a teamster, February 29, 1864.

Braswell, Mathew
Private—Enlisted in Co. B, 12th Arkansas Cavalry, at Monticello, Arkansas, October 15, 1863; present, February 29, 1864; born in Alabama, c1846; listed in Ashley county 1860 census; occupation farmer.

Brown, Allen W
Fourth Corporal—Enlisted in the Monticello Artillery at Monticello, Arkansas, May 1, 1862; was discharged, then enlisted in Co. B, 12th Arkansas Cavalry, at Monticello, January 1, 1864; present, February 29, 1864; captured in Drew county, Arkansas, April 6, 1864; confined at U.S. Military Prison, Rock Island, Illinois; exchanged at Red River Landing, Louisiana, March 4, 1865; born in Tennessee, August 23, 1834; died in Arkansas, December 15, 1885; buried in Andrews Chapel Cemetery in Drew county; his widow filed Arkansas pension application #7394 from Drew county, August 10, 1914; listed in Drew county 1860 census; occupation farmer.

Bull, William A
Private—Enlisted in Co. B, 12th Arkansas Cavalry, at Monticello, Arkansas, January 1, 1864; present, February 29, 1864.

Burks, William Pinkney  “Pink”
Captain—Enlisted in Co. C, 3rd Arkansas Infantry, at Monticello, Arkansas, June 10, 1861; elected second lieutenant, June 10, 1861; resigned, June 20, 1861; enlisted in the Monticello Artillery at Monticello, February 8, 1862; elected first lieutenant, February 8, 1862; resigned, May 26, 1862; enlisted in Co. B, 12th Arkansas Cavalry, at Monticello, October 15, 1863; elected captain, October 15, 1863; present, February 29, 1864; born in Tennessee, January 4, 1838; died in Arkansas, July 22, 1905; buried in Oakland Cemetery at Monticello, Arkansas; widow Margaret A. Burks filed Arkansas pension application #19460 from Jefferson county, August 9, 1906.

Bussell, Benjamin  “Ben”
Private—Enlisted in Co. B, 6th Battalion Arkansas Cavalry, at Monticello, Arkansas, May 12, 1862; transferred to Co. B, 2nd Arkansas Cavalry, May 15, 1862; enlisted in Co. B, 12th Arkansas Cavalry, at Monticello, October 15, 1863; transferred to Co. L, 6th Arkansas Cavalry, February 29, 1864; born in Mississippi, c1837; he filed Arkansas pension application #20440 from Clark county, August 12, 1919; listed in Drew county 1860 census with wife Nora; occupation farmer.

Bussell, James
Private—Enlisted in Co. B, 12th Arkansas Cavalry, at Monticello, Arkansas, October 15, 1863; transferred to Co. L, 6th Arkansas Cavalry, February 29, 1864.

Chaffin, Edward H
Private—Enlisted in Co. B, 12th Arkansas Cavalry, at Monticello, Arkansas, November 10, 1863; detailed to extra duty in the quartermaster’s department since January 1, 1864; present, detailed, February 29, 1864; born in Tennessee, c1825; listed in Drew county 1860 census with wife L.A.; occupation gin-maker.

Childress, James E
Private—Enlisted in Co. B, 12th Arkansas Cavalry, at Monticello, Arkansas, October 15, 1863; present, February 29, 1864; born in Alabama, c1822; listed in Drew county 1860 census with wife Sarah; occupation farmer.

Clark, Thomas W
Private—Enlisted in Co. B, 12th Arkansas Cavalry, at Monticello, Arkansas, January 1, 1864; absent without leave since February 25, 1864; born in Georgia, c1832; listed in Drew county 1860 census with wife Mary; occupation farmer.

Clayton, James W
Second Sergeant—Enlisted in Co. B, 12th Arkansas Cavalry, at Monticello, Arkansas, October 15, 1863; detailed to extra duty in the quartermaster’s department since October 15, 1863; present, detailed, February 29, 1864.

Coker, Charles T
Private—Enlisted in Co. B, 12th Arkansas Cavalry, at Monticello, Arkansas, October 15, 1863; present, February 29, 1864; born in Mississippi, September 1, 1846; died in Arkansas, July 10, 1905; buried in Mount Pleasant Cemetery in Drew county, Arkansas; married Sarah Jane Farbridge; widow filed Arkansas pension application #4311 from Drew county, August 8, 1906; listed in Drew county 1860 census.

Cole, Samuel E
Private—Enlisted in Co. B, 12th Arkansas Cavalry, at Monticello, Arkansas, November 10, 1863; absent on detached service since January 20, 1864; absent on detached service, “reporting to Col. Wilton”, February 29, 1864; born in Limestone county, Alabama, November 22, 1822; died at Monticello, Arkansas, January 31, 1884; buried in Oakland Cemetery at Monticello; listed in Drew county 1860 census with wife Martha Olivia; occupation physician.

Cooper, William F
Private—Enlisted in Co. B, 12th Arkansas Cavalry, at Monticello, Arkansas, January 1, 1864; present, February 29, 1864; born in Alabama, c1824; listed in Drew county 1860 census with wife Lucinda; occupation mechanic.

Cotham, David B
Private—Enlisted in the Monticello Artillery at Monticello, Arkansas, January 1, 1863; was discharged, then enlisted in Co. B, 12th Arkansas Cavalry, at Monticello, January 1, 1864; present, February 29, 1864; captured at Longview, Arkansas, March 29, 1864; confined at U.S. Military Prison, Rock Island, Illinois, where he died on September 13, 1864; buried in Grave #1501 at Rock Island prison; born in Alabama, c1825; listed in Drew county 1860 census with wife Sarah J.; occupation farmer; name also shown as Cothan.

Crute, Algernon S
First Lieutenant—Enlisted in the Monticello Artillery at Monticello, Arkansas, February 8, 1862; appointed corporal, February 8, 1862; returned to Arkansas and enlisted in Co. B, 12th Arkansas Cavalry, at Monticello, October 15, 1863; elected first lieutenant, October 15, 1863; detailed as acting assistant quartermaster since December 17, 1863; present, detailed, February 29, 1864; born in Georgia, c1840; listed in Chicot county 1860 census.

Cunningham, Robert M
Private—Enlisted in the Monticello Artillery at Monticello, Arkansas, May 1, 1862; returned to Arkansas and enlisted in Co. B, 12th Arkansas Cavalry, at Monticello, January 1, 1864; detailed as a teamster in the quartermaster’s department since February 1, 1864; present, detailed as a teamster, February 29, 1864; born in Alabama, c1834; died in Arkansas, January 10, 1916; he filed Arkansas pension application #17929 from Garland county, August 20, 1901; his widow Lavinia Cunningham applied for pension, August 8, 1916; listed in Drew county 1860 census; occupation farmer.

Davis, Samuel P
Private—Enlisted in Co. B, 12th Arkansas Cavalry, at Monticello, Arkansas, October 15, 1863; transferred to Co. L, 6th Arkansas Cavalry, February 29, 1864.

DeArmond, William
Private—Enlisted in Co. B, 12th Arkansas Cavalry, at Monticello, Arkansas, October 15, 1863; present, February 29, 1864; born in Mississippi, c1845; listed in Drew county 1860 census; occupation farmer; name also shown as Dearmond.

Eubanks, William S
Second Corporal—Enlisted in Co. B, 12th Arkansas Cavalry, at Monticello, Arkansas, October 15, 1863; present, February 29, 1864; born in Mississippi, c1822; listed in Drew county 1860 census with S.E.; occupation farmer.

Farquhar, Thomas
Private—Enlisted in Co. B, 12th Arkansas Cavalry, at Monticello, Arkansas, October 15, 1863; deserted en route to Camden, Arkansas, December 1, 1863; born in Mississippi, c1837; listed in Drew county 1860 census with Adeline; occupation farmer.

Fee, Harvey Scott
Private—Enlisted in Co. B, 12th Arkansas Cavalry, at Monticello, Arkansas, November 10, 1863; present, February 29, 1864; transferred to Co. F, 12th Arkansas Cavalry, and appointed sergeant; captured at Mound City, Kansas, October 24, 1864; confined at Gratiot Street Prison, St. Louis, Missouri, where he died on December 10, 1864; buried in the National Cemetery at Jefferson Barracks, Missouri; born in South Carolina, c1821; married Mary G. Hudspeth; listed in Drew county 1860 census; occupation mechanic.

Finkley, Thomas G
Private—Enlisted in Co. B, 12th Arkansas Cavalry, at Monticello, Arkansas, October 15, 1863; present, February 29, 1864.

Fleming, John B
Private—Enlisted in Co. L, 6th Arkansas Cavalry, at Monticello, Arkansas, May 12, 1862; absent sick without leave since January 15, 1863; enlisted in Co. B, 12th Arkansas Cavalry, at Monticello, October 15, 1863; transferred back to his original command: “turned over to Lieut. Grubbs of Monroe’s Regt. by order Brig. Gen. Fagan”, February 29, 1864; captured at Big Blue, Missouri, October 22, 1864; confined at U.S. Military Prison, Camp Morton, Indiana, until released on oath of allegiance on June 12, 1865; born in Georgia, c1830; listed in Drew county 1860 census with wife Ferabee; occupation farmer.

Garrison, Valdorn D
Second Lieutenant—Enlisted in Co. A, 6th Battalion Arkansas Cavalry, at Little Rock, Arkansas, August 1, 1861; appointed sergeant, August 1, 1861; transferred to Co. B, 2nd Arkansas Cavalry, May 15, 1862; appointed quartermaster-sergeant; returned to Arkansas and enlisted in Co. B, 12th Arkansas Cavalry, at Monticello, Arkansas, October 15, 1863; absent on sick furlough since February 21, 1864; born in Alabama, c1829; married Elvira Thacker in Ashley county, Arkansas, November 2, 1854; listed in Drew county 1860 census; occupation farmer.

Grandy, Greenville G
Private—Enlisted in Co. C, 12th Arkansas Cavalry, in Drew county, Arkansas, November 3, 1863; transferred to Co. B, 12th Arkansas Cavalry, December 25, 1863; absent on sick furlough since February 1, 1864; took oath of allegiance at Pine Bluff, Arkansas, April 25, 1864; born in North Carolina in 1812; died in Arkansas in 1876; buried in Oakland Cemetery at Monticello, Arkansas; listed in Drew county 1860 census with wife Martha; occupation farmer; name also shown as Granville G. Grandy.

Grant, William G
Private—Enlisted in Co. B, 12th Arkansas Cavalry, at Monticello, Arkansas, October 15, 1863; present, February 29, 1864; born in South Carolina, c1826; listed in Drew county 1860 census with wife Jane; occupation farmer; name also shown as William D. Grant.

Griffith, James A
Private—Enlisted in Co. B, 12th Arkansas Cavalry, at Monticello, Arkansas, October 15, 1863; absent on sick furlough since February 26, 1864; born in Mississippi, c1845; married Rebecca C. Lowry in Ashley county, Arkansas, May 2, 1862; listed in Ashley county 1860 census.

Guinn, Richard Chesley
Private—Enlisted in Co. B, 12th Arkansas Cavalry, at Monticello, Arkansas, November 19, 1863; detailed to extra duty as a mechanic in the quartermaster’s department since December 17, 1863; present, detailed, February 29, 1864; born in Tennessee, c1830; listed in Drew county 1860 census with wife Eliza; occupation blacksmith.

Hammett, Nathaniel
Fifth Sergeant—Enlisted in Co. B, 12th Arkansas Cavalry, at Monticello, Arkansas, October 15, 1863; present, February 29, 1864; born in Tennessee, c1831; died in Arkansas, March 14, 1891; widow Mrs C. D. Hammett filed Arkansas pension application #6059 from Jefferson county, August 22, 1901; listed in Drew county 1860 census; occupation farmer.

Harbison, Jackson P
Private—Enlisted in Co. B, 12th Arkansas Cavalry, at Monticello, Arkansas, October 15, 1863; present, February 29, 1864; took oath of allegiance at Pine Bluff, Arkansas, May 12, 1864; born c1833; married C. E. Terry in Ashley county, Arkansas, January 11, 1876; name also shown as James P. Harbison.

Harwell, Kirk C
Private—Enlisted in Co. B, 12th Arkansas Cavalry, at Monticello, Arkansas, October 15, 1863; present, February 29, 1864.

Hemingway, Lewis
Private—Enlisted in Co. B, 12th Arkansas Cavalry, at Monticello, Arkansas, October 15, 1863; transferred to Co. L, 6th Arkansas Cavalry, February 29, 1864; surrendered as a deserter at Memphis, Tennessee, June 20, 1865; born in Vermont, c1826; listed in Drew county 1860 census with wife Nancy V.; occupation farmer.

Hilburn, Marion
Private—Enlisted in Co. B, 12th Arkansas Cavalry, at Monticello, Arkansas, October 15, 1863; absent without leave since February 20, 1864; appears on the rolls of the 2nd Arkansas Cavalry as a conscript, June 30, 1863.

Horn, Alexander J
Private—Enlisted in Co. B, 12th Arkansas Cavalry, at Monticello, Arkansas, October 15, 1863; absent on detached service in the quartermaster’s department since December 25, 1863; absent on detached service, “reporting to Maj. Latimer in A.Q.M. Dept.”, February 29, 1864.

House, John
Private—Enlisted in Co. B, 12th Arkansas Cavalry, at Monticello, Arkansas, January 1, 1864; present, February 29, 1864.

Hunt, Jesse A
Private—Enlisted in Co. B, 12th Arkansas Cavalry, at Monticello, Arkansas, October 15, 1863; present, February 29, 1864; born in Arkansas, c1842; listed in Drew county 1860 census; occupation laborer.  [Note: this may be the J. A. Hunt who previously served in Co. E, 24th Arkansas Infantry.]

Johnson, Daniel  “Dan”
Private—Enlisted in Co. B, 12th Arkansas Cavalry, at Monticello, Arkansas, October 15, 1863; present, February 29, 1864; born in Mississippi, c1845; listed in Drew county 1860 census; occupation farmer.

Johnson, Greenberry  “Green”
Private—Enlisted in Co. L, 6th Arkansas Cavalry, at Monticello, Arkansas, May 12, 1862; absent in hospital at Fort Smith, Arkansas, since June 5, 1863; returned to Monticello and enlisted in Co. B, 12th Arkansas Cavalry, October 15, 1863; transferred back to his original regiment: “turned over to Lieut. Grubbs of Monroe’s Regt. by order Brig. Gen. Fagan”, February 29, 1864; born in Alabama, c1834; listed in Drew county 1860 census; occupation farmer.

Johnson, Howell
Private—Enlisted in Co. I, 1st Arkansas Infantry, at Monticello, Arkansas, May 8, 1861; wounded at Shiloh, Tennessee, April 6, 1862, and furloughed back to Arkansas; enlisted in Co. B, 12th Arkansas Cavalry, at Monticello, October 15, 1863; assigned as acting sergeant major, December 17, 1863; present, acting sergeant-major, February 29, 1864; born in Guilford county, North Carolina, c1837; occupation clerk.

Johnson, James Hurlston
Private—Enlisted in Co. B, 26th Arkansas Infantry, at Monticello, Arkansas, May 3, 1862; discharged, August 15, 1862; enlisted in Co. B, 12th Arkansas Cavalry, at Monticello, October 15, 1863; transferred to Co. L, 6th Arkansas Cavalry, February 29, 1864; born in Mississippi in 1833; died in Arkansas, September 12, 1898; buried in Pine Ridge Cemetery in Grant county, Arkansas; married Susannah M. Etheridge in Ashley county, Arkansas, August 20, 1857; married Frances E. Stevens in Ashley county, April 4, 1861; widow filed Arkansas pension application #18197 from Grant county, August 20, 1901; listed in Ashley county 1860 census; occupation farmer.

Lamb, Thomas E
First Corporal—Enlisted in Co. B, 12th Arkansas Cavalry, at Monticello, Arkansas, October 15, 1863; present, February 29, 1864; born in North Carolina, June 28, 1820; died in Arkansas, August 18, 1903; buried in Piney Cemetery in Drew county, Arkansas; married Miriam J. B. Hall in Drew county in 1852; he filed Arkansas pension application #16848 from Drew county, August 16, 1901; listed in Drew county 1860 census; occupation farmer.

Lane, Allen N
Private—Enlisted in Co. B, 12th Arkansas Cavalry, at Monticello, Arkansas, October 15, 1863; absent on sick furlough since February 1, 1864.

Locke, Richard J
Private—Enlisted in Co. B, 12th Arkansas Cavalry, at Monticello, Arkansas, October 15, 1863; present, February 29, 1864; born in Alabama in 1828; died in Arkansas, August 20, 1880; buried in Norris Hill Cemetery in Ashley county, Arkansas; married Emma Taylor in Ashley county, March 14, 1869; widow filed Arkansas pension application #14313 from Ashley county, August 4, 1902; listed in Ashley county 1860 census with wife Sarah A.J.; occupation farmer.

McAlister, John W
Private—Enlisted in Co. B, 12th Arkansas Cavalry, at Monticello, Arkansas, December 1, 1863; detailed to extra duty in the quartermaster’s department since January 1, 1864; present, detailed, February 29, 1864.

McCain, Brison
Private—Enlisted in Co. C, 12th Arkansas Cavalry, in Drew county, Arkansas, November 3, 1863; transferred to Co. B, 12th Arkansas Cavalry, December 25, 1863; present, February 29, 1864; name also shown as McKoin.

McCain, James B
Private—Enlisted in Co. B, 12th Arkansas Cavalry, at Monticello, Arkansas, October 15, 1863; present, February 29, 1864; he filed Arkansas pension application #22277 from Bradley county in August 1915; died, July 9, 1926.

McCullough, Robert
Private—Enlisted in Co. B, 12th Arkansas Cavalry, at Monticello, Arkansas, October 15, 1863; present, February 29, 1864; born in Ireland, August 19, 1822; died in Arkansas, February 5, 1906; buried in Mount Zion Presbyterian Cemetery in Drew county, Arkansas; listed in Drew county 1860 census with wife Mary H.; occupation farmer.

McDaniel, William A
Private—Enlisted in Co. B, 12th Arkansas Cavalry, at Monticello, Arkansas, October 15, 1863; transferred to Co. L, 6th Arkansas Cavalry, February 29, 1864; born February 13, 1828; died December 25, 1870; buried in Efferess Cemetery in Drew county, Arkansas.

McKinstry, William
Private—Enlisted in Co. B, 26th Arkansas Infantry, at Monticello, Arkansas, May 3, 1862, and was discharged after providing a substitute; enlisted in Co. B, 12th Arkansas Cavalry, at Monticello, October 15, 1863; present, February 29, 1864; captured in Drew county, Arkansas, April 6, 1864; confined at U.S. Military Prison, Rock Island, Illinois; exchanged at Red River Landing, Louisiana, March 4, 1865; born in Chester district, South Carolina, September 11, 1836; widow Mrs A. I. McKinstry filed Arkansas pension application #16856 from Drew county, August 4, 1910; listed in Drew county 1860 census with wife Margaret A.; occupation farmer.

McNeels, John
Third Sergeant—Enlisted in Co. B, 12th Arkansas Cavalry, at Monticello, Arkansas, October 15, 1863; present, February 29, 1864; name also shown as McNeese.

McNeely, John
Private—Enlisted in Co. C, 12th Arkansas Cavalry, in Drew county, Arkansas, November 3, 1863; transferred to Co. B, 12th Arkansas Cavalry, December 25, 1863; present, February 29, 1864; captured at Longview, Arkansas, March 29, 1864; confined at U.S. Military Prison, Rock Island, Illinois; no further record; born in Tennessee, c1820; listed in Drew county 1860 census with wife M.; occupation farmer.

Manees, James W
Private—Enlisted in Co. B, 12th Arkansas Cavalry, at Monticello, Arkansas, January 1, 1864; detailed to extra duty in the quartermaster’s department since January 1, 1864; present, detailed, February 29, 1864; born in Tennessee, December 16, 1825; died in Arkansas, March 1, 1898; buried in Manees Cemetery in Drew county, Arkansas; listed in Drew county 1860 census with wife Jane S.; occupation farmer.

Marshall, James P
Private—Enlisted in Co. B, 12th Arkansas Cavalry, at Monticello, Arkansas, January 1, 1864; present, February 29, 1864.

Matthews, Joseph B
First Sergeant—Enlisted in Co. B, 12th Arkansas Cavalry, at Monticello, Arkansas, October 15, 1863; present, February 29, 1864.

Moffatt, James
Private—Enlisted in Co. B, 12th Arkansas Cavalry, at Monticello, Arkansas, October 15, 1863; present, February 29, 1864; born in South Carolina, c1834; listed in Ashley county 1860 census with wife Mary L.; occupation farmer; name also shown as Moffitt.

Montgomery, Samuel Asbury
Private—Enlisted in the Monticello Artillery at Monticello, Arkansas, February 8, 1862; returned to Arkansas and enlisted in Co. B, 12th Arkansas Cavalry, at Monticello, January 1, 1864; present, February 29, 1864; born in Tennessee, c1846; applied for pension in Oklahoma; listed in Drew county 1860 census; occupation farmer.

Murrin, Joseph G
Private—Enlisted in Co. B, 12th Arkansas Cavalry, at Monticello, Arkansas, October 15, 1863; absent in hospital at Monticello since February 26, 1864; wounded and captured in Linn county, Kansas, October 2, 1864; confined at U.S. Military Prison, Alton, Illinois, until released on oath of allegiance on June 19, 1865; name also shown as Murrain.

Needham, Frederick
Private—Enlisted in Co. B, 12th Arkansas Cavalry, at Monticello, Arkansas, October 15, 1863; transferred to Co. L, 6th Arkansas Cavalry, February 29, 1864.

Nelson, John
Private—Enlisted in Co. B, 12th Arkansas Cavalry, at Monticello, Arkansas, October 15, 1863; present, February 29, 1864; born in South Carolina, September 2, 1822; died in Arkansas, February 10, 1902; buried in Mount Zion Presbyterian Cemetery in Drew county, Arkansas; widow Elizabeth L. Nelson filed Arkansas pension application #15210 from Bradley county, August 6, 1913; listed in Drew county 1860 census with wife Mary M.; occupation farmer.

Nichols, Jeremiah  “Jerry”
Third Corporal—Enlisted in Co. B, 12th Arkansas Cavalry, at Monticello, Arkansas, October 15, 1863; present, February 29, 1864; born in Mississippi, December 21, 1819; died in Arkansas, September 28, 1883; buried in Rock Springs Cemetery in Drew county, Arkansas; widow Huldah E. Nichols filed Arkansas pension application from Drew county, August 10, 1901; listed in Drew county 1860 census; occupation farmer.

Nolan, James
Private—Enlisted in the Dallas Artillery at Monticello, Arkansas, June 27, 1862; appointed second lieutenant; promoted to third lieutenant; captured at Arkansas Post, January 11, 1863; confined at U.S. Military Prison, Camp Chase, Ohio; exchanged at City Point, Virginia, April 29, 1863; returned to Arkansas and enlisted in Co. B, 12th Arkansas Cavalry, at Monticello, October 15, 1863; absent on sick furlough since February 27, 1864; name also shown as Nowlin and Nowlen.

Owens, William N
Private—Enlisted in Co. B, 12th Arkansas Cavalry, at Monticello, Arkansas, January 1, 1864; detailed to extra duty in the quartermaster’s department since January 15, 1864; present, detailed, February 29, 1864; born in Tennessee, c1835; listed in Drew county 1860 census with wife Frances; occupation farmer.  [Note: may have previously served in the Monticello Artillery.]

Padgett, John L
Fourth Sergeant—Enlisted in Co. B, 12th Arkansas Cavalry, in Ashley county, Arkansas, October 15, 1863; present, February 29, 1864.

Pitts, Martin G
Private—Enlisted in Co. B, 26th Arkansas Infantry, at Monticello, Arkansas, June 16, 1862; discharged at White Sulphur Springs, Arkansas, September 4, 1862; enlisted in Co. C, 12th Arkansas Cavalry, in Drew county, Arkansas, November 3, 1863; transferred to Co. B, 12th Arkansas Cavalry, December 25, 1863; present, February 29, 1864; born in South Carolina, c1829; listed in Drew county 1860 census; occupation farmer.

Pouncey, John H
Private—Enlisted in Co. B, 12th Arkansas Cavalry, at Monticello, Arkansas, October 15, 1863; present, February 29, 1864; born in Alabama, c1823; listed in Drew county 1860 census with wife Mary; occupation farmer.

Preddy, George H
Private—Enlisted in the Monticello Artillery at Monticello, Arkansas, February 8, 1862; returned to Arkansas and enlisted in Co. B, 12th Arkansas Cavalry, at Monticello, January 1, 1864; detailed to extra duty in the quartermaster’s department since January 1, 1864; present, detailed, February 29, 1864; captured at Longview, Arkansas, March 29, 1864; confined at U.S. Military Prison, Rock Island, Illinois, where he enlisted in the U.S. Army on October 6, 1864; born in Tennessee, c1834; listed in Drew county 1860 census; occupation mechanic.

Rash, John L
Private—Enlisted in Co. B, 12th Arkansas Cavalry, at Monticello, Arkansas, October 15, 1863; detailed to extra duty in the quartermaster’s department since January 1, 1864; present, detailed, February 29, 1864; widow Susan Rash’s Arkansas pension application #2483, filed from Drew county, was rejected; name also shown as Rast.

Rodman, Thomas
Private—Enlisted in Co. K, 9th Arkansas Infantry, at Pine Bluff, Arkansas, August 9, 1861; discharged for disability, July 6, 1862; enlisted in Co. B, 12th Arkansas Cavalry, at Monticello, Arkansas, October 15, 1863; present, February 29, 1864; took oath of allegiance at Pine Bluff, Arkansas, May 12, 1864; born in South Carolina, c1820; occupation farmer.

Rodgers, Charles N
Private—Enlisted in Co. B, 12th Arkansas Cavalry, at Monticello, Arkansas, October 15, 1863; present, February 29, 1864; wounded and captured at Mound City, Kansas, October 24, 1864; confined at Gratiot Street Prison, St. Louis, Missouri, where he died of pneumonia on November 12, 1864; name also shown as Calvin N. Rogers.

Shipman, Isaac
Private—Enlisted in Co. B, 12th Arkansas Cavalry, at Monticello, Arkansas, October 15, 1863; present, February 29, 1864.

Shewmake, John Riley
Private—Enlisted in Co. B, 12th Arkansas Cavalry, at Monticello, Arkansas, October 15, 1863; absent on sick furlough since February 24, 1864; born in Mississippi, July 11, 1845; died in Arkansas, April 18, 1916; buried in Rash Cemetery in Drew county, Arkansas; listed in Drew county 1860 census; listed in 1911 Arkansas Confederate census; name also shown as Shoemake.

Skinner, Epp A
Private—Enlisted in Co. B, 12th Arkansas Cavalry, at Monticello, Arkansas, October 15, 1863; transferred to Co. L, 6th Arkansas Cavalry, February 29, 1864; born in Georgia, c1833; listed in Drew county 1860 census with wife M.A.; occupation farmer.

Smith, Stephen T
Private—Enlisted in Co. B, 12th Arkansas Cavalry, at Monticello, Arkansas, October 15, 1863; present, February 29, 1864; born in Georgia, c1825; listed in Drew county 1860 census with wife Elizabeth; occupation farmer.

Sonendrecker, James S
Private—Enlisted in Co. B, 12th Arkansas Cavalry, at Monticello, Arkansas, January 1, 1864; present, February 29, 1864.

Thompson, James F
Private—Not listed on the muster roll; Federal records list him as a private in Co. B, 12th Arkansas Cavalry, captured in Drew county, Arkansas, April 6, 1864; confined at U.S. Military Prison, Rock Island, Illinois; exchanged at Red River Landing, Louisiana, March 4, 1865.  [Note: this man may be the J. F. Thompson who previously served in the Monticello Artillery.]

Tiffin, James T
Private—Enlisted in Co. B, 12th Arkansas Cavalry, at Monticello, Arkansas, January 1, 1864; present, February 29, 1864; born in Mississippi, January 18, 1821; died in Arkansas, April 16, 1870; buried in Old Union Cemetery in Drew county, Arkansas; listed in Drew county 1860 census with wife Martha A.; occupation farmer.

Touchstone, Elijah Joseph  “Joe”
Private—Enlisted in Co. B, 12th Arkansas Cavalry, at Monticello, Arkansas, October 15, 1863; present, February 29, 1864; took oath of allegiance at Pine Bluff, Arkansas, May 21, 1864; born in 1820; died in 1903; buried in Old Union Cemetery in Drew county, Arkansas.

Tribble, Daniel J
Private—Enlisted in Co. E, 24th Arkansas Infantry, at Monticello, Arkansas, June 16, 1862; discharged at White Sulphur Springs, Arkansas, September 28, 1862; enlisted in Co. B, 12th Arkansas Cavalry, at Monticello, January 1, 1864; present, February 29, 1864; born in Itawamba county, Mississippi, c1837; listed in Drew county 1860 census; occupation farmer.

Vaughn, Charles E
Private—Enlisted in Co. B, 12th Arkansas Cavalry, at Monticello, Arkansas, October 15, 1863; absent on sick furlough since February 26, 1864.

Wallace, John
Third Lieutenant—Enlisted in Co. B, 12th Arkansas Cavalry, at Monticello, Arkansas, October 15, 1863; elected third lieutenant, October 15, 1863; present, February 29, 1864.

Willis, John L
Private—Enlisted in Co. B, 12th Arkansas Cavalry, at Monticello, Arkansas, October 15, 1863; present, February 29, 1864.

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