Oneida Independent Cavalry Company
Civil War

History
The following is taken from New York in the War of the Rebellion, 3rd ed. Frederick Phisterer. Albany: J. B. Lyon Company, 1912.

Mustered in: September 4, 1861
Mustered out: June 13,1865.

This company was organized at Oneida, and there mustered in the service of the United States for three years, under the command of Capt. Daniel P. Mann, September 4, 1861. It was recruited mainly at Oneida, Salisbury, Stockbridge, Hamilton, Otisco, Eaton, Nelson Flatts, Vienna and Chittenango. It left the State in September, 1861, and served at the headquarters of the Army of the Potomac, performing escort and guard duty, and furnishing couriers, etc. At the expiration of its. term of service, those entitled thereto were discharged, and the company retained in service until June 13, 1865, when, commanded by Capt. James E. Jenkins, it was honorably discharged and mustered out near Washington, D. C.

Battles and Casualties Table from Phisterer

Unit Roster

Further Reading
This is meant to be a comprehensive list. If, however, you know of a resource that is not listed below, please send an email to int-historians@ng.army.mil with the name of the resource and where it is located. This can include photographs, letters, articles and other non-book materials. Also, if you have any materials in your possession that you would like to donate, the museum is always looking for items specific to New York's military heritage. Thank you.

Gabriel, Daniel. "Oneida independent cavalry company." Madison county heritage Dec. 1978, p. 17-24.

Schroeder, Patrick A. "The Highest Praise of Gallantry": the Memorials of David J. Jenkins and James E. Jenkins. Daleville, VA: Schroeder Publications, 2001.
Filed under the 146th Infantry

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