Virginia Civil War Confederate Cavalry Units: Difference between revisions

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*[[1st Battalion, Virginia Cavalry, Local Defense (Confederate)|1st Battalion, Virginia Cavalry, Local Defense (Confederate)]]<br>1st Cavalry Battalion [also called Lee's Legion] was formed in November, 1861 <br>Lieutenant Colonel John E. Johnson and Major Richard L.T. Beale were in command.<br>

*[[4th Regiment, Virginia Cavalry (Confederate)|4th Regiment, Virginia Cavalry (Confederate)]]<br>Completed its organization at Sangster's Cross Roads, Prince William County, Virginia, in September, 1861. Its members were recruited in the counties of Prince William, Chesterfield, Madison, Culpeper, Powhatan, Gouchland, Hanover, Fauquier, Buckingham, and the city of Richmond.<br>After cutting through the Federal lines at Appomattox, it was broken up. Only 2 members were present at the surrender.<br>The field officers were Colonels Stephen D. Lee, William H. Payne, Beverly H. Robertson, William C. Wickham, and W.B. Wooldridge; Lieutenant Colonels Charles Old and Robert Randolph; and Majors Alexander M. Hobson and Robert E. Utterback.<br>

*[[5th Regiment, Virginia State Line (Cavalry, Artillery, and Infantry) (Confederate)|5th Regiment, Virginia State Line (Cavalry, Artillery, and Infantry) (Confederate)]]<br>"Units of the Confederate States Army" by Joseph H. Crute, Jr. contains no history for this unit<br>

*[[11th Regiment, Virginia Cavalry (Confederate)]]<br>Was organized in February, 1863, by consolidating the 17th Battalion Virginia Cavalry, one company from the 24th Battalion Virginia Cavalry, and two companies of the 5th Regiment Virginia Cavalry, and two companies of the 5th Regiment Virginia Cavalry. <br>It then disbanded as there were no members of the 11th at Appomattox. The field officers were Colonels Oliver R. Funsten and Lunsford L. Lomax, Lieutenant Colonel Matt D. Ball, and Majors William H. Harness and Edward H. McDonald.<br>Predecessor unit:<br>17th Cavalry Battalion [also called 1st Battalion] was organized in June, 1862, with seven companies. During February, 1863, it merged into the 11th Regiment Virginia Cavalry. Lieutenant Colonel Oliver R. Funsten and Major William Patrick were in command.

*[[12th Regiment, Virginia Cavalry (Confederate)]]<br>Was organized at Conrad's Store, Virginia, in June, 1862, with companies from the 7th Regiment Virginia Cavalry, (also called 10th Regiment). <br>During mid-April, 1865, it disbanded. The field officers were Colonel Asher W. Harman, Lieutenant Colonels Richard H. Burks and Thomas B. Massie, and Major John L. Knott.<br>

*[[16th Battalion Virginia Cavalry (Confederate)]]<br>Organized in June 1862, with seven companies.<br>During February 1863, it merged into the 11th Regiment Virginia Cavalry.<br>

*[[18th Regiment, Virginia Cavalry (Confederate)]]<br>18th Cavalry Regiment was organized in December, 1862. Most of its members had served in the 1st Regiment Virginia Partisan Rangers (subsequently the 62nd Regiment Virginia Infantry).<br>It served in the Shenandoah Valley and disbaned during April, 1865. The field officers were Colonel George W. Imboden, Lieutenant Colonel David E. Beall, and Major Alex. Monroe.<br>

*[[26th Regiment, Virginia Cavalry (Confederate)|26th Regiment, Virginia Cavalry (Confederate)]]<br>26th Cavalry Regiment was formed in December, 1864, by consolidating the 46th and 47th Battalions Virginia Cavalry.<br>It disbanded during the spring of 1865.<br>Lieutenant Colonel Joseph K. Kesler and Major Henry D. Ruffner were in command.<br>

*[[27th Regiment, Virginia Cavalry (Confederate)|27th Regiment, Virginia Cavalry (Confederate)]]<br>"Units of the Confederate States Army" by Joseph H. Crute, Jr. contains no history for this unit.<br>

*[[39th Battalion, Virginia Cavalry (Confederate)|39th Battalion, Virginia Cavalry (Confederate)]]<br>39th Cavalry Battalion (also called Richardson's Battalion of Scouts, Guides, and Couriers) was organized with two companies, later increased to four.<br>On April 9, 1865, it contained 1 officer and 80 men. Major John H. Richardson was in command.<br>

*[[40th Battalion, Virginia Cavalry (Confederate)|40th Battalion, Virginia Cavalry (Confederate)]]<br>Organized in July, 1863, with six companies. &lt;br.During September 1863, it merged into the 42nd Battalion Virginia Cavalry. Lieutenant Colonel William T. Robins and Major John F. Wren were in command.

*[[47th Battalion, Virginia Cavalry (Confederate)|47th Battalion, Virginia Cavalry (Confederate)]]<br>47th Cavalry Battalion was organized in April, 1864, with four companies. It was assigned to W.L. Jackson's Brigade. During December the unit merged into the 26th Regiment Virginia Cavalry. Major William N. Harman was in command. <br>

*[[Ashby's 7th Regiment, Virginia Cavalry (Confederate)|Ashby's 7th Regiment, Virginia Cavalry (Confederate)]]<br>Organized during the late spring of 1861. In October authority was given to increase its size, and by the summer of 1862 the regiment contained twenty--nine companies. Field officers: Colonels Turner Ashby, Richard H. Dulany, William E. Jones, and A. W. McDonald; Lieutenant Colonel Thomas Marshall; and Majors 0. R. Funsten, Daniel C. Hatcher, and Samuel B. Myers. <br>