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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 [[Wayne County, Michigan|Wayne County]] - see [http://www.michiganinthewar.org/cavalry/4cava.htm Roster]<br>Company B - Many men from [[Shiawassee County, Michigan|Shiawassee County]] - see [http://www.michiganinthewar.org/cavalry/4cavb.htm Roster]<br>Company C - Many men from [[Van Buren County, Michigan|Van Buren County]] and [[Gratiot County, Michigan|Gratiot County]] - see [http://www.michiganinthewar.org/cavalry/4cavc.htm Roster]<br>Company D - Many men from [[Wayne County, Michigan|Wayne County]] - see [http://www.michiganinthewar.org/cavalry/4cavd.htm Roster]<br>Company E - Many men from [[Shiawassee County, Michigan|Shiawassee County]] and [[Lenawee County, Michigan|Lenawee County]] - see [http://www.michiganinthewar.org/cavalry/4cave.htm Roster]<br>Company F - Many men from [[Lenawee County, Michigan|Lenawee County]], especially the town of Adrian - see [http://www.michiganinthewar.org/cavalry/4cavf.htm Roster]<br>Company G - Many men from [[Branch County, Michigan|Branch County]] - see [http://www.michiganinthewar.org/cavalry/4cavg.htm Roster]<br>Company H - Many men from[[Kent County, Michigan|Kent County]] - see [http://www.michiganinthewar.org/cavalry/4cavh.htm Roster]<br>Company I - Many men from [[Jackson County, Michigan|Jackson County]] - see [http://www.michiganinthewar.org/cavalry/4cavi.htm Roster]<br>Company K - Many men from [[Lapeer County, Michigan|Lapeer County]] - see [http://www.michiganinthewar.org/cavalry/4cavk.htm Roster]<br>Company L - Many men from [[Allegan County, Michigan|Allegan County]] - see [http://www.michiganinthewar.org/cavalry/4cavl.htm Roster]<br>Company M - Many men from [[Berrien County, Michigan|Berrien County]] - see [http://www.michiganinthewar.org/cavalry/4cavm.htm Roster]<br>Unassigned Company - Many men from [[Shiawassee County, Michigan|Shiawasee County]] - see [http://www.michiganinthewar.org/cavalry/4cavun.htm Roster]<br>See Rosters, as there were men from many different Counties in these Companies <br> | Company A - Many men from [[Wayne County, Michigan|Wayne County]] - see [http://www.michiganinthewar.org/cavalry/4cava.htm Roster]<br>Company B - Many men from [[Shiawassee County, Michigan|Shiawassee County]] - see [http://www.michiganinthewar.org/cavalry/4cavb.htm Roster]<br>Company C - Many men from [[Van Buren County, Michigan|Van Buren County]] and [[Gratiot County, Michigan|Gratiot County]] - see [http://www.michiganinthewar.org/cavalry/4cavc.htm Roster]<br>Company D - Many men from [[Wayne County, Michigan|Wayne County]] - see [http://www.michiganinthewar.org/cavalry/4cavd.htm Roster]<br>Company E - Many men from [[Shiawassee County, Michigan|Shiawassee County]] and [[Lenawee County, Michigan|Lenawee County]] - see [http://www.michiganinthewar.org/cavalry/4cave.htm Roster]<br>Company F - Many men from [[Lenawee County, Michigan|Lenawee County]], especially the town of Adrian - see [http://www.michiganinthewar.org/cavalry/4cavf.htm Roster]<br>Company G - Many men from [[Branch County, Michigan|Branch County]] - see [http://www.michiganinthewar.org/cavalry/4cavg.htm Roster]<br>Company H - Many men from [[Kent County, Michigan|Kent County]] - see [http://www.michiganinthewar.org/cavalry/4cavh.htm Roster]<br>Company I - Many men from [[Jackson County, Michigan|Jackson County]] - see [http://www.michiganinthewar.org/cavalry/4cavi.htm Roster]<br>Company K - Many men from [[Lapeer County, Michigan|Lapeer County]] - see [http://www.michiganinthewar.org/cavalry/4cavk.htm Roster]<br>Company L - Many men from [[Allegan County, Michigan|Allegan County]] - see [http://www.michiganinthewar.org/cavalry/4cavl.htm Roster]<br>Company M - Many men from [[Berrien County, Michigan|Berrien County]] - see [http://www.michiganinthewar.org/cavalry/4cavm.htm Roster]<br>Unassigned Company - Many men from [[Shiawassee County, Michigan|Shiawasee County]] - see [http://www.michiganinthewar.org/cavalry/4cavun.htm Roster]<br>See Rosters, as there were men from many different Counties in these Companies <br> | ||
=== Source Material === | === Source Material === | ||
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U.S. Military Michigan Michigan Military Michigan in the Civil War 4th Regiment, Michigan Cavalry
Brief History[edit | edit source]
The 4th Regiment, Michigan Cavalry was organized at Detroit, Michigan. The Regiment mustered in August 28, 1862. It was mustered out July 1, 1865[1].
For a history of this regiment see Michigan in the Civil 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 Wayne County - see Roster
Company B - Many men from Shiawassee County - see Roster
Company C - Many men from Van Buren County and Gratiot County - see Roster
Company D - Many men from Wayne County - see Roster
Company E - Many men from Shiawassee County and Lenawee County - see Roster
Company F - Many men from Lenawee County, especially the town of Adrian - see Roster
Company G - Many men from Branch County - see Roster
Company H - Many men from Kent County - see Roster
Company I - Many men from Jackson County - see Roster
Company K - Many men from Lapeer County - see Roster
Company L - Many men from Allegan County - see Roster
Company M - Many men from Berrien County - see Roster
Unassigned Company - Many men from Shiawasee County - see Roster
See Rosters, as there were men from many different Counties in these Companies
Source Material [edit | edit source]
- Lanman, Charles. The Red Book of Michigan : a Civil, Military and Biographical History . pages 271-273. (2007 University of Pittsburgh, digital library. Digital copy. Digital copy.
- Vale, Joseph G."Minty and the Cavalry. A History of Cavalry Campaigns in the Western Armies" (Harrisburg, Pa: E.K. Meyers, printers, 1886). Digital copy. Another digital copy. FHL Film 1491118. Other Libraries
References[edit | edit source]
- ↑ National Park Service, The Civil War Soldiers and Sailors System (accessed 4 November 2010).