Benjamin Riggs, Private, Company C, 1st Regiment Arkansas Infantry, enlisted February 12, 1863 at Fayetteville, Ark., for 3 years, ordered service on the Scout Lines August 29, 1864, killed in action with Bush Whackers in Newton County, Ark., September 15. 1864, 18 year old Farmer, born in Tany County, Indiana, 5’ 6”, dark complexion, grey eyes, light hair
Compiled Service Records of Volunteer Union Soldiers Who Served in Organizations from the State of Arkansas