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''[[United States of America|United States]] [[Image:Gotoarrow.png]] [[United States Military Records|U.S. Military]] [[Image:Gotoarrow.png]] [[Michigan|Michigan]] [[Image:Gotoarrow.png]] [[Michigan Military Records|Michigan Military]] [[Image:Gotoarrow.png]] [[Michigan in the Civil War]] [[Image:Gotoarrow.png]] 5th Regiment, Michigan Cavalry'' | ''[[United States of America|United States]] [[Image:Gotoarrow.png]] [[United States Military Records|U.S. Military]] [[Image:Gotoarrow.png]] [[Michigan|Michigan]] [[Image:Gotoarrow.png]] [[Michigan Military Records|Michigan Military]] [[Image:Gotoarrow.png]] [[Michigan in the Civil War]] [[Image:Gotoarrow.png]] 5th Regiment, Michigan Cavalry'' | ||
=== Brief History === | === Brief History === | ||
The 5th Regiment, Michigan Cavalry was | The 5th Regiment, Michigan Cavalry was ;organized at: Detroit, Michigan and mustered in August 30, 1862. The Regiment mustered out June 23, 1865 and Veterans and Recruits were transferred to 1st Michigan Cavalry<ref name="cwss">National Park Service, [http://www.itd.nps.gov/cwss/ The Civil War Soldiers and Sailors System] (accessed 4 November 2010).</ref>.<br> | ||
For more information on the history of this unit, see:<br> | For more information on the history of this unit, see:<br> | ||
*The Civil War Archive section, [http://www.civilwararchive.com/Unreghst/unmicav.htm#5th 5th Regiment Cavalry] (accessed 12 July 2012).<br> | *The Civil War Archive section, [http://www.civilwararchive.com/Unreghst/unmicav.htm#5th 5th Regiment Cavalry] (accessed 12 July 2012).<br> | ||
For a history of this regiment see [http://www.migenweb.org/michiganinthewar/infantry/5thinf.htm Michigan Regimental Histories]which gives a brief history, places served, battles fought, commanders and company rosters. | For a history of this regiment see [http://www.migenweb.org/michiganinthewar/infantry/5thinf.htm Michigan Regimental Histories]which gives a brief history, places served, battles fought, commanders and company rosters. | ||
=== Companies in | === Companies in this Regiment with the Counties of Origin === | ||
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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The [http://www.nps.gov/civilwar/soldiers-and-sailors-database.htm Civil War Soldiers and Sailors database] lists 2791 men on its roster for this unit. [http://www.nps.gov/civilwar/search-soldiers.htm?submitted=1&SDunitCode=UMI0005RC Roster]. | The [http://www.nps.gov/civilwar/soldiers-and-sailors-database.htm Civil War Soldiers and Sailors database] lists 2791 men on its roster for this unit. [http://www.nps.gov/civilwar/search-soldiers.htm?submitted=1&SDunitCode=UMI0005RC Roster]. | ||
Company A - Many men from [[Wayne County, Michigan|Wayne County]] - see [http://www.migenweb.org/michiganinthewar/cavalry/5cava.htm Roster]<br> | Company A - Many men from [[Wayne County, Michigan|Wayne County]] - see [http://www.migenweb.org/michiganinthewar/cavalry/5cava.htm Roster]<br> | ||
Company B - Many men from [[Kent County, Michigan|Kent County]] and [[Ottawa County, Michigan|Ottawa County]] - see [http://www.migenweb.org/michiganinthewar/cavalry/5cavb.htm Roster]<br> | Company B - Many men from [[Kent County, Michigan|Kent County]] and [[Ottawa County, Michigan|Ottawa County]] - see [http://www.migenweb.org/michiganinthewar/cavalry/5cavb.htm Roster]<br> | ||
Company C - Many men from [[Wayne County, Michigan|Wayne County]] - see [http://www.migenweb.org/michiganinthewar/cavalry/5cavc.htm Roster]<br> | Company C - Many men from [[Wayne County, Michigan|Wayne County]] - see [http://www.migenweb.org/michiganinthewar/cavalry/5cavc.htm Roster]<br> | ||
Company D - Many men from [[Wayne County, Michigan|Wayne County]] - see [http://www.migenweb.org/michiganinthewar/cavalry/5cavd.htm Roster]<br> | Company D - Many men from [[Wayne County, Michigan|Wayne County]] - see [http://www.migenweb.org/michiganinthewar/cavalry/5cavd.htm Roster]<br> | ||
Company E - Many men from [[Macomb County, Michigan|Macomb County]] and [[St. Clair County, Michigan|St. Clair County]] - see [http://www.migenweb.org/michiganinthewar/cavalry/5cave.htm Roster]<br> | Company E - Many men from [[Macomb County, Michigan|Macomb County]] and [[St. Clair County, Michigan|St. Clair County]] - see [http://www.migenweb.org/michiganinthewar/cavalry/5cave.htm Roster]<br> | ||
Company F - Many men from [[Muskegon County, Michigan|Muskegon County]] - see [http://www.migenweb.org/michiganinthewar/cavalry/5cavf.htm Roster]<br> | Company F - Many men from [[Muskegon County, Michigan|Muskegon County]] - see [http://www.migenweb.org/michiganinthewar/cavalry/5cavf.htm Roster]<br> | ||
Company G - Many men from [[ | Company G - Many men from [[Clinton County, Michigan|Clinton County]] - see [http://www.migenweb.org/michiganinthewar/cavalry/5cavg.htm Roster]<br> | ||
Company H - Many men from [[Wayne County, Michigan|Wayne County]] - see [http://www.migenweb.org/michiganinthewar/cavalry/5cavh.htm Roster]<br> | Company H - Many men from [[Wayne County, Michigan|Wayne County]] - see [http://www.migenweb.org/michiganinthewar/cavalry/5cavh.htm Roster]<br> | ||
Company I - Many men from [[Allegan County, Michigan|Allegan County]] - see [http://www.migenweb.org/michiganinthewar/cavalry/5cavi.htm Roster]<br> | Company I - Many men from [[Allegan County, Michigan|Allegan County]] - see [http://www.migenweb.org/michiganinthewar/cavalry/5cavi.htm Roster]<br> | ||
Company K - Many men from [[Genesee County, Michigan|Genesee County]] and [[Washtenaw County, Michigan|Washtenaw County]]- see [http://www.migenweb.org/michiganinthewar/cavalry/5cavk.htm Roster]<br> | Company K - Many men from [[Genesee County, Michigan|Genesee County]] and [[Washtenaw County, Michigan|Washtenaw County]]- see [http://www.migenweb.org/michiganinthewar/cavalry/5cavk.htm Roster]<br> | ||
Company L - Many men from [[Kalamazoo County, Michigan|Kalamazoo County]] and [[Allegan County, Michigan|Allegan County]] - see [http://www.migenweb.org/michiganinthewar/cavalry/5cavl.htm Roster]<br> | Company L - Many men from [[Kalamazoo County, Michigan|Kalamazoo County]] and [[Allegan County, Michigan|Allegan County]] - see [http://www.migenweb.org/michiganinthewar/cavalry/5cavl.htm Roster]<br> | ||
Company M - Many men from [[Branch County, Michigan|Branch County]] - see [http://www.migenweb.org/michiganinthewar/cavalry/5cavm.htm Roster]<br> | Company M - Many men from [[Branch County, Michigan|Branch County]] - see [http://www.migenweb.org/michiganinthewar/cavalry/5cavm.htm Roster]<br> | ||
Unassigned Company - Many men from [[Wayne County, Michigan|Wayne County]] and [[Jackson County, Michigan|Jackson County]] - see [http://www.migenweb.org/michiganinthewar/cavalry/5cavun.htm Roster] | Unassigned Company - Many men from [[Wayne County, Michigan|Wayne County]] and [[Jackson County, Michigan|Jackson County]] - see [http://www.migenweb.org/michiganinthewar/cavalry/5cavun.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 | ||
=== Other Sources === | === Other Sources === | ||
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=== References === | === References === | ||
<references /> | <references /> | ||
[[Category:Michigan_-_Military_-_Civil_War,_1861-1865]] | [[Category:Michigan_-_Military_-_Civil_War,_1861-1865]] |
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