5th Regiment, Massachusetts Cavalry (Colored)

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Brief History
The 5th Regiment, Massachusetts Cavalry (Colored) was organized at Camp Meigs, Readville. 1st Battalion moved to Washington, D. C., May 5-8, 1864. Mustered out October 31, 1865.

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
WEBSITES


 * Civil War Soldiers and Sailors System, (accessed 9 Dec. 2010) can be searched by soldier's name or by regiment; includes regimental rosters and additional history of the regiment.
 * FamilySearch Wiki:
 * Massachusetts in the Civil War, and Massachusetts Military
 * U.S.Military (pension index)