The first unit, company A, was recruited and organized by Capt. R. A. Stewart in June 1861 whose members were mostly from Pointe Coupee Parish, Louisiana and surrounding parishes.
The first unit was recruited and organized by Capt. R. A. Stewart in June 1861. June 1861's members were mostly from Pointe Coupee Parish. Pointe Coupee Parish was Louisiana. Pointe Coupee Parish was surrounding parishes. The first unit was company A.