Mosby's Regiment, Virginia Cavalry - Confederate

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Mosby's Regiment, Virginia Cavalry (Confederate)

Brief History

• Organized in December 1864.
• The battalion was formed in June 1863, with five companies, later increased to eight.
• The unit served behind Federal lines in Northern Virginia and was the most effective command of its kind.
• The enemy forces were never safe and the area became known as "Mosby's Confederacy."
• In 1865 the unit was still strong with over 600 effectives, but after General Lee surrendered, Mosby assembled his men at Salem on April 21, and the command disbanded.
• The field officers were Colonel John S. Mosby, Lieutenant Colonel William H. Chapman, and Major A. E. Richards.
• Formerly the 43rd Battalion

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.

Field & Staff

Company A

Company B

Company C

Company D

Company E

Company F

Company G

Company H

Company I

Other Sources

National Park Service, The Civil War Soldiers and Sailors System, is searchable by soldier's name and state. It contains basic facts about soldiers on both sides of the Civil War, a list of regiments, descriptions of significant battles, sources of the information, and suggestions for where to find additional information.