2nd Regiment, Michigan Cavalry

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Brief History

The 2nd Regiment, Michigan Cavalry was organized at Detroit, Michigan and mustered in October 2, 1861.  The regiment was mustered out August 17, 1865.

For a history of this unit see the Michigan in the Civil War website which gives information on battles, officers, and a roster.  

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 Saginaw County - see Roster

Company B - Many men from Eaton County - see Roster

Company C - Many men from Kent County and Ottawa County - see Roster

Company D - Many men from Kent County - see Roster

Company E - Many men from Muskegon County - see Roster

Company F - Many men from Kent County - see Roster

Company G - Many men from Hillsdale County - see Roster

Company H - Many men from Macomb County - see Roster

Company I - Many men from Kalamazoo County - see Roster 

Company K - Many men from St. Clair County - see Roster

Company L- Many men from Berrien County - see Roster

Company M - Many men from Calhoun County - see Roster

Unassigned Company - Many men from Kent County - see Roster

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

Source Material

• Gardner, Washington. "History of Calhoun County, Michigan; A Narrative Account of Its Historical Progress, Its People, and Its Principle Interests." (Chicago: Lewis Pub. Co, 1913. ) pages 555-559. Digital copy: InternetArchives and google books. Other Libraries.
• Civil War Archives website gives a brief history of battles.
• Perryville Battlefield State Historic Site. Perryville Battlefield website outlines a history of the 2nd Regiment Michigan Cavalry and specific information about the battle at Perryville.