Historical Notes:
The Virginia 9th Cavalry Regiment was formed in January, 1862, using the 1st Battalion Virginia Cavalry as its nucleus. Its companies were from the counties of Stafford, Caroline, Westmoreland, Lancaster, Essex, Spotsylvania, Lunenburg, King William, King George, and Richmond. It fought in the Seven Days' Battles and the conflicts at Gainesville, Second Manassas, Sharpsburg, Fredericksburg, Dumfries, Rapidan Station, Brandy Station, Upperville, Hanover, Gettysburg, Williamsport, Funkstown, and Culpeper Court House. The 9th went on to fight at Bristoe, Mine Run, The Wilderness, and Todd's Tavern. Later it skirmished around Richmond and Petersburg, then was active in the Appomattox operations. This unit reported 32 casualties at Upperville, lost four percent of the 490 engaged at Gettysburg, and had 22 disabled at Williamsport. It surrendered 1 officer and 26 men.
Officers:
Colonels Richard L.T. Beale, John E. Johnson, William H.F. Lee, and Thomas Waller; Lieutenant Colonel Meriwether Lewis; and Major Samuel A. Swann.
Assignments:
W.H.F. Lee's, Chambliss', and Beale's Brigade, Army of Northern Virginia.
Battles: Rosters:
The roster of this unit contains the names of 2665 men.
COMPANY A - Stafford County
COMPANY B - Caroline County
COMPANY C - Westmoreland County
COMPANY D - Lancaster County
COMPANY E - Spotsylvania County
COMPANY F - Essex County
COMPANY G - Lunenburg County
COMPANY H - King William County
COMPANY I - King George County
COMPANY K - Richmond County Bibliography for Research:
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