5th Regiment, West Virginia Cavalry

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Brief History
Organized from 2nd Regiment West Virginia Mounted Infantry January 26, 1864. Designation changed to 5th West Virginia Cavalry January 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.

Other Sources
National Park Service, The Civil War Soldiers and Sailors System, (accessed 6 December 2010).