14th Battalion, Virginia Cavalry (Burroughs') (Confederate)

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Brief History

 * Organized in May, 1862, with four companies. It included three companies from the 5th Regiment Virginia Cavalry, Provisional Army.
 * The unit served under General Daniel at Malvern Cliff, then was assigned to R. Ransom's Brigade.
 * In September it was consolidated with the 15th Cavalry Battalion to form the 15th Regiment Virginia Cavalry.
 * Major Edgar Burroughs was in command.
 * Also called Chesapeake Battalion.

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 and Staff
 * Company A
 * Company B
 * Company C
 * Company D

Other Sources
National Park Service, The Civil War Soldiers and Sailors System, is searchable by soldier's name and state. It contains basic facts about soldiers on both sides of the Civil War, a list of regiments, descriptions of significant battles, sources of the information, and suggestions for where to find additional information.