Overview
The 1st New York Provisional Cavalry was a Union regiment formed late in the Civil War by consolidating the 10th and 24th New York Cavalry regiments. This cavalry unit was organized in Virginia and served under the United States Army. Its formation and service occurred during the closing months of the conflict, reflecting the army’s need to streamline and consolidate forces as hostilities ended.
The regiment was officially created on June 17, 1865, and was mustered out just over a month later, on July 19, 1865, at Cloud’s Mills, Virginia. Its brief existence was primarily administrative, with no recorded combat operations as a consolidated unit.
Organization & Service
The 1st New York Provisional Cavalry was organized on June 17, 1865, by consolidating the 10th New York Cavalry and the 24th New York Cavalry. Each company of the new regiment corresponded directly to a company from the predecessor regiments. The consolidation took place after the end of major hostilities, as part of the Union Army’s demobilization and reorganization efforts.
The regiment remained stationed at Cloud’s Mills, Virginia, during its short period of service. It did not participate in any campaigns or battles as a consolidated unit. The 1st New York Provisional Cavalry was mustered out of service on July 19, 1865. Its officers included Colonel Matthew H. Avery, Lieutenant Colonel Benjamin F. Sceva, and Majors William A. Snyder, James M. Reynolds, and Mark L. Scoville.
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Engagements & Campaigns
The 1st New York Provisional Cavalry did not participate in any campaigns or battles as a consolidated regiment. Its predecessor units, the 10th and 24th New York Cavalry, saw extensive service prior to consolidation.
Casualties
No casualties are recorded for the 1st New York Provisional Cavalry during its brief period of service. The regiment was organized after the cessation of major hostilities and did not see combat.
Field Officers & Commanders
- Colonel Matthew H. Avery
- Lieutenant Colonel Benjamin F. Sceva
- Major William A. Snyder
- Major James M. Reynolds
- Major Mark L. Scoville
Regimental Roster
The full roster of the 1st New York Provisional Cavalry, including officers and enlisted men, is available for genealogical and historical research. This roster provides details on the soldiers who served in the regiment during its brief existence.
To view the complete roster, visit the 1st New York Provisional Cavalry Regimental Roster page.
Sources & References
- New York State Adjutant General’s Report
- Dyer, Frederick H., A Compendium of the War of the Rebellion
- Official Records of the Union and Confederate Armies, Series I
- Fox, William F., Regimental Losses in the American Civil War