1st Regiment, Florida Cavalry (Confederate)

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Brief History
The 1st Regiment Cavalry was oganized in July, 1861, near Tallahassee, Florida. It served in Florida until the spring of 1862 when seven companies were dismounted. In 1863, the 1st Cavalry (dismounted) was consolidated with the 4th Florida Infantry Regiment. However, Companies A, E, and F continued to serve as cavalry. It surrendered on April 26, 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.