40th Battalion, Virginia Cavalry - Confederate

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Brief History
40th Cavalry Battalion was organized in July 1863, with six companies. It served in the Department of Richmond and confronted the Federals in southeastern Virginia. During September it merged into the 42nd Battalion Virginia Cavalry. Lieutenant Colonel William T. Robins and Major John F. Wren were in command.

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.


 * Field &amp; Staff
 * Company A
 * Company B
 * Company C
 * Company D
 * Company E
 * Company F
 * Wren's Co.

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