Purnell Legion, Maryland Cavalry

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Brief History
The Purnell Legion, Maryland Cavalry, Companies "A" and "B" were organized at Pikesville September to November, 1861. Company "C" organized at Baltimore, Md., September, 1862. Their duty was on the eastern shore of Maryland and in St. Mary's County, Md., till July, 1865; Near Harper's Ferry, W. Va., July 14, 1863. Mustered out July 28, 1865. Company "B" mustered out October 26, 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.