16th Regiment, New York Cavalry

United States     U.S. Military      New York      New York Military      New York in the Civil War      New York Civil War Union Units 1st through 8th     16th Regiment, New York Cavalry

Brief History
The 16th Regiment, New York Cavalry was organized at Plattsburg, N. Y., and mustered in by Companies as follows "A," "B," "C," "D" June 19, 1863. "F" August 1, 1863. "G" and "H" August 13, 1863. "I" September 2, 1863. "K" September 22, 1863. "L" October 18, 1863, and "M" September 5, 1863. The regiment consolidated with 13th New York Cavalry June 23, 1865, to form 3rd Regiment Provisional Cavalry. .

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.