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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 (Captain Elias M. Walker's Battalion) (Later became Company B)- many men from Richmond, and Bath County | |||
Company B (Captain Henry Newberry) - many men from Bland and Floyd Counties | |||
Company C (Captain George Washington Cloud) - many men from Carroll County | |||
Company D (Captain James R. Apperson) (Became Company K) | |||
Captain Stanton R. Aldredge's Company - many men from Floyd and Franklin Counties | |||
Captain Richard J. Syme's Company - many men from Greenbrier County | |||
The information above is from''26th Virginia Cavalry'', by Richard L. Armstrong. | |||
[http://ranger95.com/civil_war/virginia/cavalry/roster2/47th_cav_bn_rost_fld_staff.html Field & Staff] | |||
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:[http://ranger95.com/civil_war/virginia/cavalry/roster2/47th_cav_bn_rost_b.html Company B] | :[http://ranger95.com/civil_war/virginia/cavalry/roster2/47th_cav_bn_rost_b.html Company B] | ||
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U.S. Military Virginia Virginia Military Virginia in the Civil War 47th Battalion, Virginia Cavalry
Brief History[edit | edit source]
The 47th Battalion, Virginia Cavalry was organized in April 1864, with four companies. It was assigned to W. L. Jackson's Brigade and skirmished in western Virginia and the Shenandoah Valley.During December the unit merged into the 26th Regiment Virginia Cavalry. Major William N. Harman was in command.[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.
Company A (Captain Elias M. Walker's Battalion) (Later became Company B)- many men from Richmond, and Bath County
Company B (Captain Henry Newberry) - many men from Bland and Floyd Counties
Company C (Captain George Washington Cloud) - many men from Carroll County
Company D (Captain James R. Apperson) (Became Company K)
Captain Stanton R. Aldredge's Company - many men from Floyd and Franklin Counties
Captain Richard J. Syme's Company - many men from Greenbrier County
The information above is from26th Virginia Cavalry, by Richard L. Armstrong.
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).