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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]] 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'' | ||
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=== Brief History === | === Brief History === | ||
<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 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 === | ||
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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 - Man men | |||
=== Source Material === | === Source Material === | ||
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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 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 - Man men