3rd Regiment, Michigan Cavalry

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Brief History

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 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

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

See Rosters, as there were men from many different Counties in these Companies

Source Material

• Detroit Public Library. Third Michigan Cavalry website. accessed April 26, 2011.  Gives a brief history of the regiment.  Has an album of pictures for men in this regiment. Click on Collections to access pictures.

• Lanman, Charles. The Red Book of Michigan : a Civil, Military and Biographical History . pages 266-270.  (2007 University of Pittsburgh, digital library. Digital copy. Google books.