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The 1st Regiment, Michigan Cavalry was organized at Detroit, Michigan, August 21 to September 6, 1861. It was mustered in September 13, 1861. The Regiment was mustered out: March 10, 1866. | The 1st Regiment, Michigan Cavalry was organized at Detroit, Michigan, August 21 to September 6, 1861. It was mustered in September 13, 1861. The Regiment was mustered out: March 10, 1866. | ||
The Wikipedia article 1st Regiment Michigan Cavalry gives a brief history of the unit including places served, battles fought and commanders. | The Wikipedia article [http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/1st_Michigan_Volunteer_Cavalry_Regiment 1st Regiment Michigan Cavalry ]gives a brief history of the unit including places served, battles fought and commanders. | ||
Also see [http://www.michiganinthewar.org/cavalry/1stcav.htm Michigan in the War ]website for history, battles, and casualties. | |||
=== Companies in this Regiment with the Counties of Origin === | === Companies in this Regiment with the Counties of Origin === | ||
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Men often enlisted in a company recruited in the counties where they lived though not always. After many battles, companies might be combined because so many men were killed or wounded. However if you are unsure which company your ancestor was in, try the company recruited in his county first. | Men often enlisted in a company recruited in the counties where they lived though not always. After many battles, companies might be combined because so many men were killed or wounded. However if you are unsure which company your ancestor was in, try the company recruited in his county first. | ||
Company A - Many men from Wayne County - see [http://www.michiganinthewar.org/cavalry/1stcav.htm Roster] | |||
Company B - Many men from Marquette County - see [http://www.michiganinthewar.org/cavalry/1cavb.htm Roster] | |||
Company C - Many men from Wayne County - see [http://www.michiganinthewar.org/cavalry/1cavc.htm Roster] | |||
Company D - Many men from Clinton County - see [http://www.michiganinthewar.org/cavalry/1cavd.htm Roster] | |||
Company E - Many men from Ypsilanti County and Toledo Ohio - see [http://www.michiganinthewar.org/cavalry/1cave.htm Roster] | |||
Company F - Many men from Lapeer County - see [http://www.michiganinthewar.org/cavalry/1cavf.htm Roster] | |||
Company G - Many men from Wayne and Oakland Counties - see [http://www.michiganinthewar.org/cavalry/1cavg.htm Roster] | |||
Company H - Many men from Wayne County - see [http://www.michiganinthewar.org/cavalry/1cavh.htm Roster] | |||
Company I - Many men from Kalamazoo County - see [http://www.michiganinthewar.org/cavalry/1cavi.htm Roster] | |||
Company K - Many men from Wayne County - see [http://www.michiganinthewar.org/cavalry/1cavk.htm Roster] | |||
Company L - Many men from Macomb County - see [http://www.michiganinthewar.org/cavalry/1cavl.htm Roster] | |||
Company M - Many men from Cass and Kalamazoo Counties - see [http://www.michiganinthewar.org/cavalry/1cavm.htm Roster] | |||
Unassigned Company - Many men from Wayne County - see [http://www.michiganinthewar.org/cavalry/1cavun.htm Roster] | |||
=== Source Material === | === Source Material === | ||