9th Regiment, Michigan Cavalry

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Brief History
The 9th Regiment, Michigan Cavalry was organized at Coldwater, Michigan, January 8 to May 19, 1863. It was mustered out July 21, 1865 at Concord, North Carolina. For a history of this regiment see Michigan in the Civil War Websitewhich 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 Jackson County - see Roster Company B - Many men from Lenawee County - see Roster Company C - Many men from Wayne County - see Roster Company D - Many men from Monroe County - see Roster Company E - Many men from Van Buren County - see Roster Company F - Many men from Wayne County - see Roster Company G - Many men from Wayne County and Branch County - see Roster Company H - Many men from Lapeer County and Wayne County - see Roster Company I - Many men from Branch County - see Roster Company K - Many men from Saginaw County - see Roster Company L - Many men from Cass County and Branch County - see Roster Company M - Many men from Wayne County - see Roster Unassigned Company - Many men from Wayne 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" (Detroit: E. B. Smith &amp; company, 1871). pages 289-292. Digital Copy.  Digitalcopy.   Other Libraries
 * Michigan, and George H. Turner. "Record of Service of Michigan Volunteers in the Civil War, 1861-1865 [Ninth Cavalry]" (Lansing, Mich: Michigan Adjutant-General's Dept, 1905.)  Other Libraries.
 * Seeking Michigan website. Gives brief account of soldiers.  Some photos. Accessed 5 July 2011.