1st Regiment, Maine Cavalry

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Brief History
The 1st Regiment was mustered in October 31, 1861 to serve for 3 years. It was organized at Augusta, Maine.

For more information, see History of the First Maine Cavalry, 1861-1865 Google Books

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.

- Seven of the companies of the 1st Regiment, District of Columbia Cavalry, (Companies D, F, G, H, I, K and L) transferred to the 1st Regiment, Maine Cavalry, on August 27, 1864.

Other Sources
For more information, see History of the First Maine Cavalry, 1861-1865 Google Books

WEBSITES


 * Civil War Soldiers and Sailors System, (accessed 9 Dec. 2010) can be searched by soldier's name or by regiment; includes regimental rosters and additional history of the regiment.