6th Regiment, Missouri State Militia Cavalry (Union)

United States   U.S. Military   Missouri   Missouri Military   Missouri in the Civil War 6th Regiment, Missouri State Militia Cavalry (Union)

Brief History
The 6th Regiment, Missouri State Militia Cavalry (Union) was organized at large February 27 to April 23, 1862. Attached to District of Central Missouri to June, 1862. District of Southwest Missouri, Dept. of Missouri, to December, 1862. District of Central Missouri, Dept. of Missouri, to July, 1863. District of Southwest Missouri, Dept. of Missouri, to Octobcr, 1864. District of North Missouri, Dept. of Missouri, to February, 1865. District of Southwest Missouri, Dept. of Missouri, to July, 1865.

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.

Web Sites

 * Civil War Soldiers and Sailors System, (accessed 9 Dec. 2010) can be searched by soldier's name or by regiment; includes regimental rosters and additional history of the regiment.