Confederate Biography : J. S. KRITSON, Williamson County, TX  

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TEXANS WHO WORE THE GRAY by Sid S. Johnson, pg. 151  

John S-Kriston entered the Confederat army, joining Co., "E" 2nd 
Missouri cavalry, under Gen. Joe O. Shelby, called "Old Ironsides".  
He followed under Gen. Shelby's lead during the war and at its close 
went with him to Mexico.  Company "E" was named the "Rough Riders", 
and well did it deserve the name, because of their members active 
service in the cause of the South.  This young Missourian followed
eagerly his command on many a contested battlefield of carnage until 
the end came, keeping the honor of his state pure and unsullied.  
After peace had been declared, he returned to Texas and has made a 
good citizen.  Residence Taylor, Texas.