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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 | Company A - Many men from Allegan County - see [http://www.michiganinthewar.org/cavalry/3cava.htm Roster] | ||
Company B - Many men from | Company B - Many men from Clinton County - see [http://www.michiganinthewar.org/cavalry/3cavb.htm Roster] | ||
Company C - Many men from | Company C - Many men from Van Buren County - see [http://www.michiganinthewar.org/cavalry/3cavc.htm Roster] | ||
Company D - Many men from | Company D - Many men from Ionia and Ypsilanti Counties - see [http://www.michiganinthewar.org/cavalry/3cavd.htm Roster] | ||
Company E - Many men from | Company E - Many men from 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 G - Many men from Washtenaw and Livingston Counties - see [http://www.michiganinthewar.org/cavalry/3cavg.htm Roster] | |||
Company H - Many men from Houghton and Huron Counties - 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 K - Many men from Lenawee 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 M - Many men from 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] | |||
=== Source Material === | === Source Material === | ||
[[Category:Michigan_-_Military]] | [[Category:Michigan_-_Military]] | ||
Revision as of 22:48, 4 December 2010
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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.
For a history of this regiment see Michigan in the 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 and Ypsilanti Counties - 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 and Livingston Counties - see Roster
Company H - Many men from Houghton and Huron Counties - see Roster
Company I - Many men from Oakland County - see Roster
Company K - Many men from Lenawee 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