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''[[United States of America|United States]] [[Image:Gotoarrow.png]] [[United States Military Records|U.S. Military]] [[Image:Gotoarrow.png]] [[Pennsylvania|Pennsylvania]] [[Image:Gotoarrow.png]] [[Pennsylvania Military Records|Pennsylvania Military]] [[Image:Gotoarrow.png]] [[Pennsylvania in the Civil War]] [[Image:Gotoarrow.png]] 1st Regiment, Pennsylvania Provisional Cavalry'' | |||
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=== Brief History === | === Brief History === | ||
This regiment was organized at Cloud's Mills, Virginia, June 17, 1865, by consolidating the 2nd and 20th Pennsylvania Cavalry. It had duty at Cloud's Mills till July. The regiment mustered out July 13, 1865. <ref>National Park Service, [ | This regiment was organized at Cloud's Mills, Virginia, June 17, 1865, by consolidating the 2nd and 20th Pennsylvania Cavalry. It had duty at Cloud's Mills till July. The regiment mustered out July 13, 1865. <ref>National Park Service, [http://www.itd.nps.gov/cwss/ The Civil War Soldiers and Sailors System], (accessed 6 December 2010).</ref> | ||
=== 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. | ||
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=== Other Sources === | === Other Sources === | ||
National Park Service, [http://www.itd.nps.gov/cwss/ The Civil War Soldiers and Sailors System], is searchable by soldier's name and state. It contains basic facts about soldiers on both sides of the Civil War, a list of regiments, descriptions of significant battles, sources of the information, and suggestions for where to find additional information. <br> | |||
=== References === | === References === | ||
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1st Regiment, Pennsylvania Provisional Cavalry
Brief History[edit | edit source]
This regiment was organized at Cloud's Mills, Virginia, June 17, 1865, by consolidating the 2nd and 20th Pennsylvania Cavalry. It had duty at Cloud's Mills till July. The regiment mustered out July 13, 1865. [1]
Companies in this Regiment with the Counties of Origin[edit | edit source]
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.
Other Sources[edit | edit source]
National Park Service, The Civil War Soldiers and Sailors System, is searchable by soldier's name and state. It contains basic facts about soldiers on both sides of the Civil War, a list of regiments, descriptions of significant battles, sources of the information, and suggestions for where to find additional information.
References[edit | edit source]
- ↑ National Park Service, The Civil War Soldiers and Sailors System, (accessed 6 December 2010).