The First Georgia Cavalry in the Civil War: A History and Roster

by Michael Bowers Cavender

Overview

In 1861 Captain James J. Morrison resigned his commission in the United States Cavalry, returned to his home in Cedartown, Georgia, and was soon authorized by the Confederate War Department to raise a regiment of cavalry.

This book is the first complete history of the First Georgia Cavalry, who saw action in Tennessee, Kentucky, Virginia, Georgia, Alabama, Mississippi, South Carolina and North Carolina. A regimental roster includes more than 1,600 names with details of service provided, along with pre-war service, death and burial information in some cases.

Product Details

ISBN-13:	9780786499120
Publisher:	McFarland & Company, Incorporated Publishers
Publication date:	12/31/2015
Pages:	268
Product dimensions:	7.00(w) x 10.00(h) x 0.60(d)
Age Range:	18 Years

About the Author

Michael Bowers Cavender was a lieutenant in the United States Army, Quartermaster Corps. A retired financial planner, he has published several family histories in the History of Coweta County, Georgia. He lives in Stone Mountain, Georgia.

Table of Contents

Table of Contents

Preface
1. Organizing the First Georgia Cavalry Regiment
2. Murfreesboro
3. First Kentucky Campaign
4. From Kentucky to Stones River
5. Somerset, Kentucky
6. Monticello, Kentucky
7. Chickamauga
8. Philadelphia, Tennessee
9. Sevierville, Tennessee
10. Defending Atlanta
11. Atlanta
12. Sunshine Church
13. Raiding Sherman’s Rear
14. Sherman Starts for the Sea
15. Three Runs Swamp
16. The Last Hurrah
The Roster
Chapter Notes
Bibliography
Index

Editorial Reviews

this book is one that will fascinate people who like history, particularly those who are into the Civil War...a good read...meticulously researched...of great value...well written and interesting”—The Newnan Times-Herald; “a resource for both historians and genealogists that will long be of use and enjoyment”—FGS Forum.

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