Chandler Horse Guards Squadron, Michigan Cavalry

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Brief History
Chandler Horse Guards Squadron was organized by William C. Hughs of Berrien County the Guards were mustered into the federal service on August 9, 1861 at White Pigeon, Michigan. After 3 months of service they were ordered mustered out as they did not conform to Federal regulations. They were re-equipped and ordered to be re-mustered in and the enlisted men declined; consequently the troops were disbanded.

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.

Many men in this Squadron were from St. Joseph and Branch Counties - see Roster

Source Material

 * Michigan Adjutant General, and George H. Turner. Record of Service of Michigan Volunteers in the Civil War, 1861-1865 Vol. 43. Kalamazoo, Mich: Ihling Bros. & Everard, printers, 1900. . Worldcat.