2nd Regiment, Maryland Cavalry (6 months, 1863-1864)

United States     U.S. Military      Maryland      Maryland Military      Maryland in the Civil War      2nd Regiment, Maryland Heavy Cavalry (6 months, 1863-1864)

Brief History
The 2nd Regiment, Maryland Cavalry was organized at Baltimore and Annapolis, Md., July 1 to August 12, 1863, for 6 months. It Mustered out Companies "A" and "B" January 26, 1864; Companies "C" and "D" February 6, 1864; Company "E" January 31, 1864.

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.