Mitchel M.C. Dawson (First_Last)
Regiment Name 3 Georgia Cavalry
Side Confederate
Company G
Soldier's Rank_In Private
Soldier's Rank_Out Private
Alternate Name Michel M./Dawson
3rd Regiment, Georgia Cavalry
3rd Cavalry Regiment was organized by Colonel M. J. Crawford and mustered into Confederate service at Athens, Georgia, during the early summer of 1862. Some of the men were from Rabun, Whitfield, and Cherokee counties. It fought in Kentucky with General Wheeler, but at New Haven most of the unit was captured. A detachment saw action at Murfreesboro and after those captured were exchanged, the command was assigned to J.J. Morrison's, C.C. Crews', and Iverson's Brigade. It participated in the campaigns of Chickamauga, Chattanooga, Knoxville, and Atlanta, was involved in Northern Alabama and Georgia, and in 1865 participated in various conflicts in the Carolinas. On April 26, 1865, it surrendered with the Army of Tennessee. Their field officers were Colonels Martin J. Crawford, Richard E. Kennon, and Robert Thompson; Lieutenant Colonel James T. Thornton; and Majors Daniel F. Booton and Hiram H. Johnson.
http://www.itd.nps.gov/cwss/regiments.cfm
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Michael M. Dawson
Residence was not listed;
Enlisted as a Private
"G" Co. GA 3rd Cavalry
Sources used by Historical Data Systems, Inc.:
- Index to Compiled Confederate Military Service Records
Record of Events, Company G
Company G
Stationed at Columbus, Georgia, May 12, 1862.
May 12.— Company muster-in roll of Captain David H. Collins'
Company of Cavalry, in the — Regiment (— Brigade) of
Georgia Volunteers, commanded by Colonel Martin J. Crawford,
called into the service of the Confederate States in the Provisional
Army under the provisions of the Act of Congress passed Febru-
ary —, 1861 by Secretary of War from May 12, 1862 (date of
this muster) for the term of three years, unless sooner discharged.
I certify, on honor, that I have carefully examined the men
whose names are borne on this roll, and have accepted them into
the service of the Confederate States for the term of three years
from May 12, 1862.
MARTIN J. CRAWFORD,
Mustering Officer.
Stationed at Estill Springs, May 12-October 31, 1862.
May 12.— Mustered in service by Wattson Denton. Joined the
command at Camp Randolph, Georgia. From there to Carthage,
Tennessee. Joined General Wheeler. Distance, 170 miles. Now
the march became day and night. We soon landed at Galeton.
Here a portion of my company was detached as scouts. Came in
contact with the enemy near Galeton, which they soon drove to
the shelter of [illegible] right wing, which we traveled under near
Bowling Green. Then I was assigned to picket duty for the night.
September 16.— I was cut off next morning, but soon cut my way
out without the loss of a man. After I caught up with the com-
pany I moved back and soon met the enemy. Exchanged a few
shots and fell back, as I was overpowered. Took a better stand
which I soon made secure but [with the men] in their saddles.
September 19.— We landed at Munfordville, Kentucky about
noon. We were soon ordered to Horse Cave. I was detached for
picket duty three days and nights, which I did without the loss of
a man, [although] we killed several.
September 20.— Fell back to near Munfordville about six miles.
September 21.— The fight became general, and we made several
charges, losing several men taken prisoners and wounded: J. L.
Hill, J. A. Terrill had his horse shot from under him. Officers
and privates showed great valor in that fight. Was taken as Gen-
eral [Sterling Alexander Martin] Wood's bodyguard.
October 8.— Was with Hill at the battle of Perryville, where he
was wounded. Now General [Simon Bolivar] Buckner's escort.
Stationed at Sevierville, Tennessee, November-December 1863.
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Mitchel M. C. Dawson, Private, Company G, 3rd Georgia Cavalry, cards are filed under the name Michel M. Dawson
Michel M. Dawson, age 35, Private, Capt. Collins' Company, Crawford's Regiment, Georgia Cavalry,* enlisted May 12, 1862 in Calhoun, Georgia for 3 years, value of horse $200, recorded on the end of year 1863 muster roll as Absent, sick in Ga., receipted for an issue of clothing March 26, 1864, no further records
* This company subsequently became Company G, 3rd Regiment Georgia Cavalry
Note: There are no further company muster rolls after December, 1863 which preclude us from learning further of his service
M266: Compiled Service Records of Confederate Soldiers Who Served in Organizations from the State of Georgia
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Here is a pieced together record of events for 1862-3 cobbled together from the individual companies reports
Company G, Stationed at Estill Springs, May 12-October 31, 1862.
May 12.— Mustered in service by Wattson Denton. Joined the
command at Camp Randolph, Georgia. From there to Carthage,
Tennessee. Joined General Wheeler. Distance, 170 miles. Now
the march became day and night. We soon landed at Galeton.
Here a portion of my company was detached as scouts. Came in
contact with the enemy near Galeton, which they soon drove to
the shelter of [illegible] right wing, which we traveled under near
Bowling Green. Then I was assigned to picket duty for the night.
September 16.— I was cut off next morning, but soon cut my way
out without the loss of a man. After I caught up with the com-
pany I moved back and soon met the enemy. Exchanged a few
shots and fell back, as I was overpowered. Took a better stand
which I soon made secure but [with the men] in their saddles.
September 19.— We landed at Munfordville, Kentucky about
noon. We were soon ordered to Horse Cave. I was detached for
picket duty three days and nights, which I did without the loss of
a man, [although] we killed several.
September 20.— Fell back to near Munfordville about six miles.
September 21.— The fight became general, and we made several
charges, losing several men taken prisoners and wounded: J. L.
Hill, J. A. Terrill had his horse shot from under him. Officers
and privates showed great valor in that fight. Was taken as Gen-
eral [Sterling Alexander Martin] Wood's bodyguard.
October 8.— Was with Hill at the battle of Perryville, where he
was wounded. Now General [Simon Bolivar] Buckner's escort.
October 9-10.— [Company F (Cherokee Rangers)] Skirmishing
between Perryville and Danville, Kentucky.
October 11-12.— Skirmishing between Danville and Bryantville,
Kentucky. Detailed to drive back to Knoxville, Tennessee.
October 26.— Returned brigade at Clinton, Tennessee.
October 31-November 12.— March from Clinton to Murfreesbor-
ough, Tennessee.
November 15.— Detailed with First Kentucky Squadron.
November 22.— Reported to Chattanooga, Tennessee.
December 6.— Detailed to guard position at bridge at Kelley's
Ferry, Tennessee.
Company B stood a hard winter in East Tennessee. Were
in several engagements during the siege of Knoxville and
at Russellville, Dandridge, and Massey Creek.
1863
April 4.— Left Oxford, Alabama. Marched to Calhoun, Georgia.
[Abner] Bankston was killed in action near Tanner's Ferry. He
was a brave and gallant officer. The company,'D', was in most of the
engagements from Calhoun to Atlanta.
May 1.— Company H left Oxford, Alabama. Marched to Calhoun,
Georgia. Had a severe fight at Tanner's Ferry. Private E. S. A.
James was killed; R. A. Lemming [was] captured. We skir-
mished with the enemy to Atlanta.
May 16.— Were engaged at Calhoun.
July 21-22.— Engaged near Atlanta and assisted in the capture of
General Stoneman and raiders.
July 22.— Was in the fight at Decatur, Georgia, when the enemy
was repulsed with considerable loss.
Also in the engagement when General Stoneman and about
600 of his command were captured. Sergeant F. G. Pifus was
wounded in the fight. The company, 'D, was also on a raid through
Tennessee and has been on constant duty fighting and skirmishing
with the enemy from Macon to Savannah.
Company A, Third Georgia Cavalry was in the fight at Sun-
shine Church, Georgia, between the cavalry, commanded by
Brigadier-General [Alfred] Iverson, [Jr.], and the Federal raiders
under [George] Stoneman, which resulted in the defeat and cap- is
ture of the latter. Had two men wounded, one severely, one
slightly.
August 10-September 10.— Was on the raid with General
[Joseph] Wheeler in Tennessee.
August 31-September 20.— Company E, Left Calhoun, Georgia and marched
150 miles, including scouts.
September 20.— Was engaged at battle of Chickamauga.
September 21-23.— Scouting and skirmishing around Chat-
tanooga.
September 24-30.— Marched to Cotton Port, seventy-one miles.
September 30.— Skirmishing at Cotton Port.
October 1-3.— Marched fifty-five miles.
October 3.— Skirmishing at foot of Cumberland Mountains.
Lost two horses in the action.
October 4-7.— Marched seventy-four miles to Farmington and
skirmished.
October 8-November 15.— Marched 411 miles to Rockford, Ten-
nessee.
November 15.— Skirmished.
November 16-18. — Marched forty-two miles to defense around
Knoxville, Tenne ssee.
December 1-2.— Marched forty-six miles to Clinch Run.
December 2-3.— Marched forty-six miles back to Knoxville,
Tennessee.
December 4-12.— Marched 111 miles and engaged the enemy at
Russellville, Te nn essee.
December 4.— Pursued [Hugh Judson] Kilpatrick's Cavalry in a
raid through Waynesborough
December 12-17. — Marched thirty-eight miles, skirmishing at
Richland Creek, Tennessee.
December 18-24. — Marched fifty-seven miles and routed the
enemy at Mitchell's Mills
December 26.— Sixteen miles to Mossy Creek.
December 28.— Eight miles.
December 29.— Engaged the enemy at Mossy Creek. Three
slightly wounded.
December 29-30.— Marched fifteen miles.
Company I Station not stated, November-December 1863.
1864
Field and Staff, Stationed at Lawtonville, South Carolina,
February 29-December 31, 1864.
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BATTLES:
New Haven
Murfreesboro
Chickamauga
Chattanooga
Knoxville
Atlanta
Skirmishes in Northern Alabama and Georgia
Carolinas Campaign - FEB - APR 1865
Aiken, SC - Feb. 11, 1865
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The Civil War Diary of Julius Lafayette Dowda, Third Georgia Cavalry
http://www.sagecat.com/wbts/jlddiary.htm