3rd West Virginia Cavalry
The 3d West Virginia Cavalry was represented by two companies at Gettysburg. (A and C). The regiment was raised from all over the state; Company A was organized at Wheeling while Company C was organized at Brandonville. The various companies of this regiment were not combined as one unit until 1864.
The approximately 60 men of the regiment were commanded by Capt. Seymour B. Conger (1825-1864), who recruited A company. Conger was killed at Moorefield on August 7, 1864.
The simple regimental monument is located near Oak Hill.
3rd West Virginia Cavalry
Cavalry Corps, 1st Division, 2nd Brigade
59; 4 missing
Monument: Buford Avenue
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My Great Grandfather was John Cutlip from near Beckley, (West)Virginia and fought all the way through and survived the war. He was at gettysburg and several other battles, and I would be grateful for any information on him