1st Battalion, Tennessee Cavalry (McNairy's)

Historical Notes:
The Tennessee 1st Cavalry Battalion was organized and mustered into Confederate service in September, 1861. Its members were raised in Davidson, Williamson, Cannon, Wilson, DeKalb, and Rutherford counties. With five companies and 370 men, the unit moved to Kentucky and here confronted the Federals. Later it was active in Mississippi, then was reduced to three companies and in June, 1862, merged into Barteau's 22nd Tennessee Cavalry Regiment. Officers:
Lieutenant Colonel Frank N. McNairy
Major Green Malcolm.
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Rosters:
The roster of this unit contains the names of 478 men.

Company A

Company B

Company C

Company D

Company E

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