George --

The are two possibilities listed on the militia rosters. One is John W. Scott, Co. "F", 33^rd Mississippi Regt., a company from Leake County. He appears in the 1860 census of Pontotoc County, age 26.

The other is Jonathan J. Scott, Co. "C", 17^th Mississippi Regt., age 19. The company entered service as the "Quitman Grays".

Iris is asking about John Scott, age 37 on the census. Other than death or removal from the county, is there a good reason why he wouldn't appear on the 1863 militia rosters?

There are other John Scotts (no middle initial) on the NPS index for Mississippi units. Their units are:

Co. "E", 10^th Mississippi Cavalry
Co. "F", 24^th Mississippi Cavalry Battalion
Co. "G", 13^th Mississippi Regiment
Co. "D", 20^th Mississippi Regiment
Co. "B", 42^nd Mississippi Regiment
Co. "F", 42^nd Mississippi Regiment

Can anyone help with the company origins of these commands?