Barker's Company, McClellan Dragoons, Illinois Cavalry

United States     U.S. Military      Illinois      Illinois Military      Illinois in the Civil War      Barker's Company, McClellan Dragoons, Illinois Cavalry

Brief History
The Barker's Company, McClellan Dragoons, Illinois Cavalry was organized at Chicago, Illinois., April 19, 1861. See also McClellan Dragoons, Squadron, Illinois Cavalry.

Companies in this Regiment with County 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
WEBSITES


 * Civil War Soldiers and Sailors System, (accessed 30 Dec. 2010) can be searched by soldier's name or by regiment; includes regimental rosters and additional history of the regiment.
 * Kooser, William.Captain Barker and the Dragoons from Chicago: The Never-before-told Story of Barkers Dragoons. (accessed 31 May 2011)

BOOKS

Illinois