The Gadsden Spartans were a company of men who served in the Confederate Army from the State of Tennessee during the War for Southern Independence.
The Gadsden Spartans consisted of men from the area surrounding Gadsden, Madison County, in West Tennessee.
Gadsden became part of Crockett County Tennessee when this county formed in 1871/72.
The Gadsden Spartans became Company I of the Sixth Tennessee Infantry, Provisional Army of Tennessee on May 23 1861.
The Sixth Tennessee Infantry was accepted into Confederate service on August 12 1861.
The Sixth Tennessee Infantry was consolidated with the Ninth Tennessee Infantry in December 1862 to form the 6th/9th Consolidated Tennessee Infantry.
In the last re-organization of the Army of Tennessee on April 9 1865, the 6th/9th Tennessee became Company A of the 1st Consolidated Tennessee Infantry.
The regiment was surrendered with the Army of Tennessee on April 26 1865 at Durham Station North Carolina. The men received their paroles on May 1 1865 at Greensboro N.C. Those who remained then headed to their homes in West Tennessee.
To Whom It May Concern:
If anyone would like more facts regarding the Gadsden Spartans, I have the complete list of soldiers who served and their compiled service records. It was my 2nd G-Grandfather, Capt. James M. Collinsworth and Lt. McKinney who formed the company. The muster that took place on May 23, 1861 was at Camp Fair, the site of Madison County’s Fairgrounds. A historic marker stands at the corner of Hollywood Dr. and Airways Blvd. in Jackson naming the location Camp. Beauregard. Capt. Collinsworth died September 6, 1861 and Lt. McKinney became Captain of the regiment. The Sixth Tennessee Regiment by Robert Gates (former member of the 6th Tennessee) gives one of the most complete histories of the regiment.
Gratefully Yours,
James B. (Jim) Collinsworth, Jr.
Hi JIm, I would like to know more about the Gadsden Spartans. My 2nd great-grandfather I believe to have served, Wyatt Alexander Roberson. Trying to find when he was discharged. Trying to find out all the info I can on him. Also I believe his brother Richard Roberson/Robertson died at camp, blythe, New Madrid County, Missouri.
Hey Jim, I read your article about the Gadsden Spartans. Sounds interesting. Would like to know more about the Spartans. Thanks, Benton, Jackson, TN
Hi JIm, I would like to know more about the Gadsden Spartans. My 2nd great-grandfather I believe to have served, Wyatt Alexander Roberson. Trying to find when he was discharged. Trying to find out all the info I can on him. Also I believe his brother Richard Roberson/Robertson died at camp, blythe, New Madrid County, Missouri.
Hello Jim,
I would like to know about my great great grandfather, Ples Hudgins. I understand he joined at formation and served until the very end.
Regards, CF Allison