3rd Regiment, New York Cavalry

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Brief History
The 3rd Regiment, New York Cavalry was organized by Companies at Rochester July 17,1861and mustered out June, 1865. Norfolk, Virginia to July, 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.