1st Regiment, District of Columbia Cavalry

United States     U.S. Military      District of Columbia      District of Columbia Military      District of Columbia in the Civil War      1st Regiment, District of Columbia Cavalry

Brief History
The 1st Regiment was organized with 4 Companies, "A," "B," "C" and "E", at Washington, D.C., June to December, 1863. Eight companies were organized at Augusta, Maine, January to March, 1864. Companies "D," "F," "G," "H," "I," "K" and "L" transferred to the 1st Maine Cavalry August 27, 1864. The other companies consolidated to a Battalion of 2 Companies. The regiment had duty in the Department of Virginia until October and mustered out October 26, 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.