Jim: My research indicates that Capt. Benjamin Talbot commanded an independent cavalry company that served with the 1st Division, Missouri State Guard, in southeast Missouri. I find Pvt James C. Talbot, age 28, as having enlisted 10 July 1861 at Camp Gartman in Co A, 1st Cavalry Battalion (James D. White's). The battalion was eventually increased to the 3rd Cavalry Regiment, 1st Division, Missouri State Guard.

There is likewise a record of a Pvt William Talbot, age 22 or 24, that belonged to the same company as James C. Talbot, with the same enlistment date, that transferred to Capt. Ben Talbott's company on 11 August 1861.

Finally, I also found a newspaper reference, apparently in error, that indicated that a Lt. ___ Talbot, son of Benjamin, was killed in action at Potosi on 10 August 1861, while serving in his father's company.