11th Regiment, Michigan Cavalry

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Brief History
The 11th Regiment, Michigan Cavalry was organized at Kalamazoo and Detroit, Michigan, October 7 to December 10, 1863. It was consolidated with 8th Michigan Cavalry July 20, 1865.

For a history of this regiment see Michigan in the Civil War Website which gives a brief history, places served, battles fought, commanders and company rosters.

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.

Company A - Many men from Hillsdale County - see Roster Company C - Many men from Barry County - see Roster Company D - Many men from Lenawee - see Roster Company E - Many men from Monroe and Washtenaw Counties - see Roster Company F - Many men from Calhoun County - see Roster Company G - Many men from Company H - Many men from Company I - Many men from Company K - Many men from Company L - Many men from Company M - Many men from Unassigned Company - Many men from See Rosters, as there were men from many different Counties in these Companies