10th Battalion, South Carolina Cavalry

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Brief History
The 10th Battalion, South Carolina Cavalry (also called the South Carolina Volunteers) was organized in January 1862 and officially designated as the 3rd Battalion South Carolina Cavalry but it was mustered in the the field as the 2nd Battalion South Carolina Cavalry. In September, 1862 the official designation was changed to the 10th Battalion South Carolina Cavalry. December 16, 1862 this battalion was consolidated with the 12th Battalion South Carolina Cavalry and two independent companies and formed the 4th Regiment South Carolina 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.

Other Source Material

 * Civil War Soldiers and Sailors System can be searched by soldier's name or by regiment; includes regimental rosters and additional history of the regiment. This site uses Joseph H. Crute's book, Units of the Confederate States Army as their main source for the regiment history., WorldCat.
 * "South Carolina 10th Cavalry Battalion". The War for Southern Independence in South Carolina. Eastern Digital Resources an Internet site, accessed 12/22/2010. Lists a brief battalion history and resources.
 * "South Carolina Cavalry Battalions". South Carolina's Service in the War Between the States, Steve Batson’s Internet site, accessed 12/27/2010. This Internet site lists officers of the regiment and companies.
 * Hewett, Janet B., ed. Supplement to the Official Records of the Union and Confederate Armies. Wilmington, North Carolina&amp;nbsp;: Broadfoot Pub. Co., c1994-2001. . Lists officers, companies, some nicknames for the companies and dates involving the company and places where they were stationed. There are 4 Companies (A-D) listed. The book is available at these libraries: Worldcat.