3rd Regiment, United States Colored Cavalry

United States U.S. Military              in the Civil War

Brief History

Organized from 1st Mississippi Cavalry (African Descent) March 11, 1864. Mustered out January 26, 1866. 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 Military_-_Civil_War,_1861-1865