1st Regiment, Maryland Cavalry, Potomac Home Brigade

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Brief History
The 1st Regiment, Maryland Cavalry, Potomac Home Brigade was originally organized at Cole's (Co. "A"), Furey's (Co. "B"), Horner's (Co. "C") and Currie's (Co. "D"). Independent Cavalry Companies organized at Frederick, Md., August 10 to November 27, 1861. It Mustered out June 28, 1865.National Park Service, The Civil War Soldiers and Sailors System (accessed 4 January 2011).

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.