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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 Allegan County - see [http://www.michiganinthewar.org/cavalry/3cava.htm Roster] | Company A - Many men from [[Allegan_County,_Michigan|Allegan County]] - see [http://www.michiganinthewar.org/cavalry/3cava.htm Roster] | ||
Company B - Many men from Clinton County - see [http://www.michiganinthewar.org/cavalry/3cavb.htm Roster] | Company B - Many men from [[Clinton_County,_Michigan|Clinton County]] - see [http://www.michiganinthewar.org/cavalry/3cavb.htm Roster] | ||
Company C - Many men from Van Buren County - see [http://www.michiganinthewar.org/cavalry/3cavc.htm Roster] | Company C - Many men from [[Van_Buren_County,_Michigan|Van Buren County]] - see [http://www.michiganinthewar.org/cavalry/3cavc.htm Roster] | ||
Company D - Many men from Ionia and Ypsilanti | Company D - Many men from [[Ionia_County,_Michigan|Ionia County]] and Ypsilanti County - see [http://www.michiganinthewar.org/cavalry/3cavd.htm Roster] | ||
Company E - Many men from Jackson County - see [http://www.michiganinthewar.org/cavalry/3cave.htm Roster] | Company E - Many men from [[Jackson_County,_Michigan|Jackson County]] - see [http://www.michiganinthewar.org/cavalry/3cave.htm Roster] | ||
Company F - Many men from Kalamazoo County - see [http://www.michiganinthewar.org/cavalry/3cavf.htm Roster] | Company F - Many men from [[Kalamazoo_County,_Michigan|Kalamazoo County]] - see [http://www.michiganinthewar.org/cavalry/3cavf.htm Roster] | ||
Company G - Many men from Washtenaw and Livingston | Company G - Many men from [[Washtenaw_County,_Michigan|Washtenaw County]] and [[Livingston_County,_Michigan|Livingston County]] - see [http://www.michiganinthewar.org/cavalry/3cavg.htm Roster] | ||
Company H - Many men from Houghton and Huron | Company H - Many men from [[Houghton_County,_Michigan|Houghton County]] and [[Huron_County,_Michigan|Huron County]] - see [http://www.michiganinthewar.org/cavalry/3cavh.htm Roster] | ||
Company I - Many men from Oakland County - see [http://www.michiganinthewar.org/cavalry/3cavi.htm Roster] | Company I - Many men from [[Oakland_County,_Michigan|Oakland County]] - see [http://www.michiganinthewar.org/cavalry/3cavi.htm Roster] | ||
Company K - Many men from Lenawee and Jackson County - see [http://www.michiganinthewar.org/cavalry/3cavk.htm Roster] | Company K - Many men from [[Lenawee_County,_Michigan|Lenawee County]] and Jackson County - see [http://www.michiganinthewar.org/cavalry/3cavk.htm Roster] | ||
Company L - Many men from Berrien County - see [http://www.michiganinthewar.org/cavalry/3cavl.htm Roster] | Company L - Many men from [[Berrien_County,_Michigan|Berrien County]] - see [http://www.michiganinthewar.org/cavalry/3cavl.htm Roster] | ||
Company M - Many men from Saginaw County - see [http://www.michiganinthewar.org/cavalry/3cavm.htm Roster] | Company M - Many men from [[Saginaw_County,_Michigan|Saginaw County]] - see [http://www.michiganinthewar.org/cavalry/3cavm.htm Roster] | ||
Unassigned Company - Many men from Kalamazoo County - see [http://www.michiganinthewar.org/cavalry/3cavun.htm Roster] | Unassigned Company - Many men from [[Kalamazoo_County,_Michigan|Kalamazoo County]] - see [http://www.michiganinthewar.org/cavalry/3cavun.htm Roster] | ||
See Rosters, as there were men from many different Counties in these Companies | See Rosters, as there were men from many different Counties in these Companies | ||
=== Source Material === | === Source Material === | ||
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U.S. Military Michigan Michigan Military Michigan in the Civil War 3rd Regiment, Michigan Cavalry
Brief History[edit | edit source]
The 3rd Regiment, Michigan Cavalry was organized at Grand Rapids, Michigan, August 24 to November 28, 1861. The Regiment was mustered out February 12, 1866. It was discharged at Jackson, Michigan, March 15, 1866[1].
For a history of this regiment see Michigan in the Civil War Website which gives a brief history, places served, battles fought, commanders and company rosters.
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.
Company A - Many men from Allegan County - see Roster
Company B - Many men from Clinton County - see Roster
Company C - Many men from Van Buren County - see Roster
Company D - Many men from Ionia County and Ypsilanti County - see Roster
Company E - Many men from Jackson County - see Roster
Company F - Many men from Kalamazoo County - see Roster
Company G - Many men from Washtenaw County and Livingston County - see Roster
Company H - Many men from Houghton County and Huron County - see Roster
Company I - Many men from Oakland County - see Roster
Company K - Many men from Lenawee County and Jackson County - see Roster
Company L - Many men from Berrien County - see Roster
Company M - Many men from Saginaw County - see Roster
Unassigned Company - Many men from Kalamazoo County - see Roster
See Rosters, as there were men from many different Counties in these Companies
Source Material[edit | edit source]
- Detroit Public Library. Third Michigan Cavalry website. accessed April 26, 2011. Gives a brief history of the regiment. Has an album of pictures for men in this regiment. Click on Collections to access pictures.
- Lanman, Charles. The Red Book of Michigan : a Civil, Military and Biographical History . pages 266-270. (2007 University of Pittsburgh, digital library. Digital copy. Google books.
Reference[edit | edit source]
- ↑ National Park Service, The Civil War Soldiers and Sailors System (accessed 4 November 2010).