Book Description
The Virginia 4th Cavalry Regiment completed its organization at Sangster's Cross Roads, Prince William' County, Virginia, in September 1861. The 4th served from First Manassas to Appomattox Court House [never surrendering its colors] participating in every major battle and campaign which involved the Army of Northern Virginia; producing three brigadier generals. The regiment participated in the battles of Trevilian's Station, Samaria Church, and Reams' Station - as well as other engagements around Richmond - in June before being sent to the Shenandoah Valley in August. By year's end, one trooper reflected, "The men are in good spirits. There is no chance for us now, but to fight it out -and I expect we will have a rough time before we get through." By February, the 4th was back around Richmond and participated in all the fighting that preceded the surrender at Appomattox - Five Forks, Namozine Church, Deep Creek, Amelia Springs, New Store, and Appomattox Court House - where fifty-five troopers surrendered. During the war 1,922 men rode with the 4th Virginia Cavalry while 208 were killed and 381 were wounded. Companies of the Virginia 4th Cavalry Regiment Members were recruited in the counties of Prince William, Chesterfield, Madison, Culpeper, Powhatan, Goochland, Hanover, Fauquier, Buckingham, and the city of Richmond. Company A - Company B - Company C (The Madison Invincibles) - Madison County Company D - Company E - Powhatan County. Also known as the Powhatan Troop. It was formerly known as Capt. John F. Lay's Co. VA Cav. Company F - Company G - Company H - The Black Horse Cavalry Company I - Company K -
