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=== Brief History  ===
=== Brief History  ===


*The 9th Regiment, Michigan Cavalry was organized at Coldwater, Michigan, January 8 to May 19, 1863. It was mustered out July 21, 1865 at Concord, North Carolina<ref name="cwss">National Park Service, [https://www.nps.gov/civilwar/soldiers-and-sailors-database.htm The Civil War Soldiers and Sailors System] (accessed 4 November 2010).</ref><br>
The 9th Regiment, Michigan Cavalry was organized at Coldwater, Michigan, January 8 to May 19, 1863. It was mustered out July 21, 1865 at Concord, North Carolina.<ref name="cwss">National Park Service, [https://www.nps.gov/civilwar/soldiers-and-sailors-database.htm The Civil War Soldiers and Sailors System] (accessed 4 November 2010)</ref><br>  
*. For a history of this regiment see Michigan in the [http://www.michiganinthewar.org/cavalry/9thcav.htm Civil War Website] which gives a brief history, places served, battles fought, commanders and company rosters.
*The Civil War Archive section, [http://www.civilwararchive.com/Unreghst/unmicav.htm#9th 9th Regiment Cavalry], (accessed 12 July 2012).<br>
*The Wikipedia article, [https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/9th_Michigan_Volunteer_Cavalry_Regiment 9th Michigan Volunteer Cavalry Regiment], (accessed 12 July 2012).<br>


=== Companies in this Regiment with the Counties of Origin  ===
For more information on the history of this unit see:


The [http://www.nps.gov/civilwar/soldiers-and-sailors-database.htm Civil War Soldiers and Sailors database] lists 2,748 men on its roster for this unit. [http://www.nps.gov/civilwar/search-soldiers.htm?submitted=1&SDunitCode=UMI0009RC Roster].  
*[https://www.migenweb.org/michiganinthewar/cavalry/9thcav.htm 9th Regiment Michigan Volunteer Cavalry] at Michigan in the Civil War, MIGenWeb.
*[http://www.civilwararchive.com/Unreghst/unmicav.htm#9th 9th Regiment Cavalry] at The Civil War Archive.
*[https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/9th_Michigan_Cavalry_Regiment 9th Michigan Cavalry Regiment] at Wikipedia.


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.
=== Companies in this Regiment with the Counties of Origin  ===
 
Company A - Many men from [[Jackson County, Michigan Genealogy|Jackson County]] - see [http://www.michiganinthewar.org/cavalry/9cava.htm Roster]<br>
 
Company B - Many men from [[Lenawee County, Michigan Genealogy|Lenawee County]] - see [http://www.michiganinthewar.org/cavalry/9cavb.htm Roster]<br>
 
Company C - Many men from [[Wayne County, Michigan Genealogy|Wayne County]] - see [http://www.michiganinthewar.org/cavalry/9cavc.htm Roster]<br>
 
Company D - Many men from [[Monroe County, Michigan Genealogy|Monroe County]] - see [http://www.michiganinthewar.org/cavalry/9cavd.htm Roster]<br>
 
Company E - Many men from [[Van Buren County, Michigan Genealogy|Van Buren County]] - see [http://www.michiganinthewar.org/cavalry/9cave.htm Roster]<br>
 
Company F - Many men from [[Wayne County, Michigan Genealogy|Wayne County]] - see [http://www.michiganinthewar.org/cavalry/9cavf.htm Roster]<br>
 
Company G - Many men from [[Wayne County, Michigan Genealogy|Wayne County]] and [[Branch County, Michigan Genealogy|Branch County]] - see [http://www.michiganinthewar.org/cavalry/9cavg.htm Roster]<br>
 
Company H - Many men from [[Lapeer County, Michigan Genealogy|Lapeer County]] and [[Wayne County, Michigan Genealogy|Wayne County]] - see [http://www.michiganinthewar.org/cavalry/9cavh.htm Roster]<br>


Company I - Many men from [[Branch County, Michigan Genealogy|Branch County]] - see [http://www.michiganinthewar.org/cavalry/9cavi.htm Roster]<br>  
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. If you are unsure which company your ancestor was in, try the company recruited in his county first. <br>
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9th Regiment Michigan Cavalry [https://www.migenweb.org/michiganinthewar/cavalry/9cava.htm Rosters] at Michigan in the Civil War, MIGenWeb<br>
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Companies and general counties of enlistment:


Company K - Many men from [[Saginaw County, Michigan Genealogy|Saginaw County]] - see [http://www.michiganinthewar.org/cavalry/9cavk.htm Roster]<br>
*Company A - Men from [[Jackson County, Michigan Genealogy|Jackson County]]
 
*Company B - Men from [[Lenawee County, Michigan Genealogy|Lenawee County]]
Company L - Many men from [[Cass County, Michigan Genealogy|Cass County]] and [[Branch County, Michigan Genealogy|Branch County]] - see [http://www.michiganinthewar.org/cavalry/9cavl.htm Roster]<br>
*Company C - Men from [[Wayne County, Michigan Genealogy|Wayne County]]
 
*Company D - Men from [[Monroe County, Michigan Genealogy|Monroe County]]
Company M - Many men from [[Wayne County, Michigan Genealogy|Wayne County]] - see [http://www.michiganinthewar.org/cavalry/9cavm.htm Roster]<br>
*Company E - Men from [[Van Buren County, Michigan Genealogy|Van Buren County]]
 
*Company F - Men from [[Wayne County, Michigan Genealogy|Wayne County]]
Unassigned Company - Many men from [[Wayne County, Michigan Genealogy|Wayne County]] - see [http://www.michiganinthewar.org/cavalry/9cavun.htm Roster]<br>
*Company G - Men from [[Wayne County, Michigan Genealogy|Wayne County]] and [[Branch County, Michigan Genealogy|Branch County]]
*Company H - Men from [[Lapeer County, Michigan Genealogy|Lapeer County]] and [[Wayne County, Michigan Genealogy|Wayne County]]
*Company I - Men from [[Branch County, Michigan Genealogy|Branch County]]
*Company K - Men from [[Saginaw County, Michigan Genealogy|Saginaw County]]
*Company L - Men from [[Cass County, Michigan Genealogy|Cass County]] and [[Branch County, Michigan Genealogy|Branch County]]
*Company M - Men from [[Wayne County, Michigan Genealogy|Wayne County]]
*Unassigned - Men from [[Wayne County, Michigan Genealogy|Wayne County]]


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.  
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*[[United States Civil War, 1861 to 1865|United States Civil War, 1861 to 1865]] describes and explains United States and Confederate States records, rather than state records, and how to find them. These include veterans’ censuses, compiled service records, pension records, rosters, cemetery records, Internet databases, published books, etc. <br>
*[[United States Civil War, 1861 to 1865|United States Civil War, 1861 to 1865]] describes and explains United States and Confederate States records, rather than state records, and how to find them. These include veterans’ censuses, compiled service records, pension records, rosters, cemetery records, Internet databases, published books, etc. <br>


*[http://tinyurl.com/3sesrzr Seeking Michigan website].  Gives brief account of soldiers.  Some photos. Accessed 5 July 2011. <br>
*Lanman, Charles. "''The Red Book of Michigan; A Civil, Military and Biographical History''" (Detroit: E. B. Smith &amp; company, 1871). pages 289-292. {{FSC|263416|item|disp=FS Library film 1425611, item 1}}(*). '''''Online at:''''' [https://www.familysearch.org/library/books/idurl/1/432550 FamilySearch Digital Library], [https://www.archive.org/stream/redbookmichigan00lanmgoog#page/n283/mode/1up Internet Archive]; {{WorldCat|213515312|disp=At various libraries (WorldCat)}}.  
 
*Lanman, Charles. "''The Red Book of Michigan; A Civil, Military and Biographical History''" (Detroit: E. B. Smith &amp; company, 1871). pages 289-292. [http://tinyurl.com/3jzk2qp Digital Copy.] [https://www.archive.org/stream/redbookmichigan00lanmgoog#page/n283/mode/1up Digitalcopy]. {{FSC|263416|item|disp=FS Library Film 1425611 item 1}} [http://www.worldcat.org/title/red-book-of-michigan-a-civil-military-and-biographical-history/oclc/213515312&referer=brief_results Other Libraries] <br>


*Michigan, and George H. Turner. "''Record of Service of Michigan Volunteers in the Civil War, 1861-1865 [Ninth Cavalry]''"  (Lansing, Mich: Michigan Adjutant-General's Dept, 1905.) {{FSC|674897|item|disp=FS Library Fiche 6084617}} [http://www.worldcat.org/title/record-of-service-of-michigan-volunteers-in-the-civil-war-1861-1865-ninth-cavalry/oclc/36637769&referer=brief_results Other Libraries]. <br>
*Michigan, and George H. Turner. "''Record of Service of Michigan Volunteers in the Civil War, 1861-1865 [Ninth Cavalry]''"  (Lansing, Mich: Michigan Adjutant-General's Dept, 1905.) {{FSC|674897|item|disp=FS Library film 6084617}}(*); {{WorldCat|36637769|disp=At various libraries (WorldCat)}}.  


*Ransom, John L. ''Andersonville diary : escape and list of dead, with name, co., regiment, date of death and no. of grave in cemetery.'' (Bethesda, Maryland : University Publications of America, c1993), {{FSC|674903|item|disp=FS Library fiche 6084618}} and (Salt Lake City, Utah : Filmed by the Genealogical Society of Utah, 1969), {{FSC|260957|item|disp=FS Library film 496476 Item 4}}
*Ransom, John L. ''Andersonville diary : escape and list of dead, with name, co., regiment, date of death and no. of grave in cemetery.'' (Bethesda, Maryland : University Publications of America, c1993), {{FSC|674903|item|disp=FS Library film 6084618}}(*) and (Salt Lake City, Utah : Filmed by the Genealogical Society of Utah, 1969), {{FSC|260957|item|disp=FS Library film 496476, item 4}}




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