36th Battalion, Virginia Cavalry (Confederate)

Brief History

 * Organized in February 1863, with four companies, later increased to five.
 * The unit was assigned to A. G. Jenkins', W. E. Jones', B. T. Johnson's, and Payne's Brigade.
 * It had a force of 125 men at Gettysburg, moved to Western Virginia, and then took part in operations in East Tennessee.
 * The 36th was with McCausland at Chambersburg, served with Early in the Shenandoah Valley, and was active around Appomattox.
 * After cutting through the lines at Appomattox, it disbanded.
 * Major James W. Sweeney was in command.

Companies

 * Field &amp; Staff
 * Company A
 * Company B
 * Company C
 * Company D
 * Company E