4th Regiment, Michigan Cavalry

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Brief History

The 4th Regiment, Michigan Cavalry  was organized at Detroit, Michigan. The Regiment mustered in August 28, 1862. It was mustered out July 1, 1865.

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 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  

• 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