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Brief History of the 5TH Texas Partisan Rangers
Note: John Lock Stone served in this unit.
Commanding Officer: Leonidas M. Martin (Colonel)
Field Officers: •William M. Weaver (Lieutenant Colonel) •William N. Mayrant (Major)
 

The 5th Texas Cavalry Partisan Rangers, was mustered into Confederate service at Fort Washita, Indian Territory (present day Oklahoma) on February 6th 1863 by Brigadier General Albert Pike. The regiment consisted of the consolidation of the 10th (Martin's) Texas Cavalry Battalion and the 9th (Randolph's) Texas Cavalry Battalion. During their two years and three months of existance, Martin's Regiment participated in several skirmishes and battles during the war. They primarily served in the Indian Territory (I.T.) and the Northern Sub-District of Texas.

Battles fought during the war:

•Fort Gibson, Indian Territory (skirmish) (May 1863)
•Honey Springs, Indian Territury (July 17, 1863)
•Perryville, Indian Territory (skirmish) (August 26, 1863)
•Massard Prairie, near Fort Smith, Arkansas [detachment] (July 27, 1864)
•Cabin Creek, Indian Territory (September 19, 1864)
 

The 5th Partisan Rangers were disbanded near Houston, Texas on May 15, 1865.
 

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