Several years ago I came across a fascinating Master's Thesis written by Paul Randolph Dotson,Jr., titled "Sisson's Kingdom: Loyalty Divisions in Floyd County, Virginia, 1861-1865". In light of the recent postings regarding the 54th Virginia Infantry, I thought someone might find it of interest.

See: http://scholar.lib.vt.edu/theses/available/etd-4019122049721391/