1st Regiment, Missouri State Militia Cavalry, United States Civil War

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1st Regiment, Missouri State Militia Cavalry

Commanded by Colonel James McFennan

Overview:"Compendium of the War of the Rebellion" by Frederick H. Dyer contains no history for this unit.

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Regiment, Missouri State Militia Cavalry

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Brief History

The 1st Regiment, Missouri State Militia Cavalry was enrolled between 24 January 1862 and 30 July 1863. They were mustered between 3 February 1862 and 5 October 1863. They were discharged between 11 February 1865 and 12 July 1865. They were led by Colonel James McFennan.

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.

• Company A - Captain Meredith Morris - Many men from Gallatin, Daviess County
• Company B - Captain John T. Goodbrake - Many men from Gallatin, Daviess County
• Company C - Captain Andrew G. Jackson - Many men from Milam, Sullivan County
• Company D - Captain John Wyckoff - Many men from Gallatin, Daviess County
• Company E - Captain Joseph H. Little - Many men from Gallatin, Daviess County
• Company F - 1st Lieutenant John D. Mullins - Many men from Linneus, Linn County
• Company G - Captain John Ballinger - Many men from Maysville, DeKalb County
• Company H - Captain William Meredith - Many men from Gentryville, Douglas County
• Company I - Captain Milton Burris - Many men from Gallatin, Daviess County
• Company K - Captain Henry F. Perry - Many men from Laclede, Linn County
• Company L - Captain Horace B. Johnson - Many men from St. Joseph, Buchanan County
• Company M - Captain James D. Eads - Many men from Albany, Gentry County

The above information about the companies with partial rosters is found in Kenneth E. Weant's book, Civil War Records Union Troops Enrolled Missouri Militia, Volume 6 (Arlington, Texas : K.E. Weant, c2007), pages #16-34. FHL book 977.8 M2wkc v. 6