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=== <br>Brief History === | === <br>Brief History === | ||
The 6th Regiment, Michigan Cavalry was organized at Grand Rapids, Michigan, May 28 to October 13, 1862. Men were mustered in October 13, 1862. The regiment was consolidated with 1st Michigan Cavalry November 7, 1865. For a history of this regiment see [http://www.michiganinthewar.org/cavalry/6thcav.htm Michigan in the Civil War Website ]which gives a brief history, places served, battles fought, commanders and company rosters.<br> | The 6th Regiment, Michigan Cavalry was organized at Grand Rapids, Michigan, May 28 to October 13, 1862. Men were mustered in October 13, 1862. The regiment was consolidated with 1st Michigan Cavalry November 7, 1865<ref>National Park Service, [http://www.itd.nps.gov/cwss/ The Civil War Soldiers and Sailors System]: (accessed 6 December 2010).</ref>. For a history of this regiment see [http://www.michiganinthewar.org/cavalry/6thcav.htm Michigan in the Civil War Website ]which gives a brief history, places served, battles fought, commanders and company rosters.<br> | ||
=== 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 Kent County - see [http://www.michiganinthewar.org/cavalry/6cava.htm Roster]<br>Company B - Many men from Kent County - see [http://www.michiganinthewar.org/cavalry/6cavb.htm Roster]<br>Company C - Many men from Sanilac and St. Clair Counties - see [http://www.michiganinthewar.org/cavalry/6cavc.htm Roster]<br>Company D - Many men from Ingham and Shiawassee Counties - see [http://www.michiganinthewar.org/cavalry/6cavd.htm Roster]<br>Company E - Many men from Ionia County - see [http://www.michiganinthewar.org/cavalry/6cave.htm Roster]<br>Company F - Many men from Kent County - see [http://www.michiganinthewar.org/cavalry/6cavf.htm Roster]<br>Company G - Many men from Wayne and Shiawassee Counties - see [http://www.michiganinthewar.org/cavalry/6cavg.htm Roster]<br>Company H - Many men from Genesee and Muskegon Counties - see [http://www.michiganinthewar.org/cavalry/6cavh.htm Roster]<br>Company I - Many men from Oceana and Manistee Counties - see [http://www.michiganinthewar.org/cavalry/6cavi.htm Roster]<br>Company K - Many men from<br>Company L - Many men from<br>Company M - Many men from<br>Unassigned Company - Many men from | Company A - Many men from Kent County - see [http://www.michiganinthewar.org/cavalry/6cava.htm Roster]<br>Company B - Many men from Kent County - see [http://www.michiganinthewar.org/cavalry/6cavb.htm Roster]<br>Company C - Many men from Sanilac and St. Clair Counties - see [http://www.michiganinthewar.org/cavalry/6cavc.htm Roster]<br>Company D - Many men from Ingham and Shiawassee Counties - see [http://www.michiganinthewar.org/cavalry/6cavd.htm Roster]<br>Company E - Many men from Ionia County - see [http://www.michiganinthewar.org/cavalry/6cave.htm Roster]<br>Company F - Many men from Kent County - see [http://www.michiganinthewar.org/cavalry/6cavf.htm Roster]<br>Company G - Many men from Wayne and Shiawassee Counties - see [http://www.michiganinthewar.org/cavalry/6cavg.htm Roster]<br>Company H - Many men from Genesee and Muskegon Counties - see [http://www.michiganinthewar.org/cavalry/6cavh.htm Roster]<br>Company I - Many men from Oceana and Manistee Counties - see [http://www.michiganinthewar.org/cavalry/6cavi.htm Roster]<br>Company K - Many men from Barry County - see [http://www.michiganinthewar.org/cavalry/6cavk.htm Roster]<br>Company L - Many men from Kalamazoo County - see [http://www.michiganinthewar.org/cavalry/6cavl.htm Roster]<br>Company M - Many men from <br>Unassigned Company - Many men from | ||
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=== <br>Source Material === | === <br>Source Material === | ||
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