Timeline

We have begun developing the following pages containing chronological links to the materials on this site in order to help provide a clearer understanding of the events and documents associated with Terry's Rangers and how they relate to one another.

1861

August

Recruiting the regiment, Gathering of volunteers near Houston, TX

September

Swearing in ceremonies, Delays in Houston, Journey to New Orleans, More delays in New Orleans, Change of destination from Virginia to Kentucky

October

Trip through Nashville, Arrival at Bowling Green, Regimental organization, Procurement of Horses

November

Beginning of measles and pneumonia epidemic, First encounters with the enemy, Skirmish at Tomkinsville

December

Many deaths and discharges from illness, Skirmish near Columbia, First pitched battle, Col. Terry Killed, Regiment pulled back to rest and recuperate

1862

January

Regimental and Company Elections held, Col. Lubbok dies, Wharton elected Col. Bunting appointed Chaplain, Additional deaths, discharges, and resignations Camp movement.

February

Confederate Forces Withdraw from KY, Terry's Rangers serve as rear guard on retreat to Nashville, Rangers escort retreating forces from Fort Donelson to Franklin, Rangers move to Murfreesboro and then to Shelbyville.

March

Three companies return to Murfreesboro, and serve with John Hunt Morgan, the entire regiment journeys to Corinth. Major recruiting efforts in Texas.

April

Company L enlists for 90 days, Rangers perform scout and picket duties, the Battle of Shiloh, rearguard action at Fallen Timbers, Rangers camp near Corinth, move to Reinzi, Brigaded with Adams, set out for Tuscumbia.

May

Move to Lamb's Ferry, cross the Tennessee River, Engagement at Hewey's Bridge, move on Winchester, recross Tennessee River.

June

In camp near Lookout Mountain, moved to Chattanooga, Company L discharged, Regiment brigaded under Forrest.

July

Expedition into Tennessee, Raid on Murfreesboro, Operations around Nashville

August

Move to Kingston, Move across Tennesee River.

September

Raids into TN, Ordered to Bardstown, KY.

October

Scouting towards Elizabethton, ordered to Bardstown, Skirmishing with the enemy, Return to Kingston

November

Promotion of Wharton and reorganization in Tennessee.

December

Picketing, skirmishing, and prelude to Stones River.