2nd Regiment, Michigan Cavalry: Difference between revisions
No edit summary |
m (re cat) |
||
| Line 1: | Line 1: | ||
''[[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]] 2nd 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]] 2nd Regiment, Michigan Cavalry'' | ||
<br> | <br> | ||
=== Brief History === | === Brief History === | ||
| Line 7: | Line 7: | ||
The 2nd Regiment, Michigan Cavalry was organized at Detroit, Michigan and mustered in October 2, 1861.<br>The regiment was mustered out August 17, 1865. <br> | The 2nd Regiment, Michigan Cavalry was organized at Detroit, Michigan and mustered in October 2, 1861.<br>The regiment was mustered out August 17, 1865. <br> | ||
For a history of this unit see the [http://www.michiganinthewar.org/cavalry/2ndcav.htm Michigan in the Civil War website] which gives information on battles, officers, and a roster. | For a history of this unit see the [http://www.michiganinthewar.org/cavalry/2ndcav.htm Michigan in the Civil War website] which gives information on battles, officers, and a roster. | ||
=== Companies in this Regiment with the Counties of Origin === | === Companies in this Regiment with the Counties of Origin === | ||
| Line 27: | Line 27: | ||
Company G - Many men from Hillsdale County - see [http://www.michiganinthewar.org/cavalry/2cavg.htm Roster] | Company G - Many men from Hillsdale County - see [http://www.michiganinthewar.org/cavalry/2cavg.htm Roster] | ||
Company H - Many men from Macomb County - see [http://www.michiganinthewar.org/cavalry/2cavh.htm Roster] | Company H - Many men from Macomb County - see [http://www.michiganinthewar.org/cavalry/2cavh.htm Roster] | ||
Company I - Many men from Kalamazoo County - see [http://www.michiganinthewar.org/cavalry/2cavi.htm Roster] | Company I - Many men from Kalamazoo County - see [http://www.michiganinthewar.org/cavalry/2cavi.htm Roster] | ||
Company K - Many men from St. Clair County - see [http://www.michiganinthewar.org/cavalry/2cavk.htm Roster] | Company K - Many men from St. Clair County - see [http://www.michiganinthewar.org/cavalry/2cavk.htm Roster] | ||
Company L- Many men from Berrien County - see [http://www.michiganinthewar.org/cavalry/2cavl.htm Roster] | Company L- Many men from Berrien County - see [http://www.michiganinthewar.org/cavalry/2cavl.htm Roster] | ||
Company M - Many men from Calhoun County - see [http://www.michiganinthewar.org/cavalry/2cavm.htm Roster] | Company M - Many men from Calhoun County - see [http://www.michiganinthewar.org/cavalry/2cavm.htm Roster] | ||
Unassigned Company - Many men from Kent County - see [http://www.michiganinthewar.org/cavalry/2cavun.htm Roster] | Unassigned Company - Many men from Kent County - see [http://www.michiganinthewar.org/cavalry/2cavun.htm Roster] | ||
=== Source Material === | === Source Material === | ||
[[Category:Michigan_- | [[Category:Michigan_-_Military_-_Civil_War,_1861-1865]] | ||
Revision as of 08:46, 19 December 2010
United States 
U.S. Military Michigan Michigan Military Michigan in the Civil War 2nd Regiment, Michigan Cavalry
Brief History[edit | edit source]
The 2nd Regiment, Michigan Cavalry was organized at Detroit, Michigan and mustered in October 2, 1861.
The regiment was mustered out August 17, 1865.
For a history of this unit see the Michigan in the Civil War website which gives information on battles, officers, and a roster.
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 Saginaw County - see Roster
Company B - Many men from Eaton County - see Roster
Company C - Many men from Kent and Ottawa Counties - see Roster
Company D - Many men from Kent County - see Roster
Company E - Many men from Muskegon County - see Roster
Company F - Many men from Kent County - see Roster
Company G - Many men from Hillsdale County - see Roster
Company H - Many men from Macomb County - see Roster
Company I - Many men from Kalamazoo County - see Roster
Company K - Many men from St. Clair County - see Roster
Company L- Many men from Berrien County - see Roster
Company M - Many men from Calhoun County - see Roster
Unassigned Company - Many men from Kent County - see Roster