Author

Finding aid prepared by Megan Mummey

Title

15th Kentucky Cavalry records

Date

1862-1866

Repository

University of Kentucky Special Collections

Arrangement

Collection is arranged by format.

Location note

Housed with multiple collections.

Conditions Governing Access note

Collection is open to researchers by appointment.

Preferred Citation Note

2011MS122: [identification of item], 15th Kentucky Cavalry records, 1862-1866, University of Kentucky Special Collections.

Extent

0.1 Cubic feet

1 box

Biography/History

The 15th Kentucky Cavalry formed in the fall of 1862 and mustered into service at Paducah, Kentucky. Gabriel Nelter served as their initial Lieutenant Colonel before his death at Owensboro, Kentucky. Afterward, A. P. Henry became the commanding officer, but was captured at Spring Creek, Tennessee, in 1863. Major William Walker became senior officer and commanded until mustered out of service at Paducah, Kentucky in October 1863. The 15th cavalry engaged chiefly in scouting through the 1st district in western Kentucky and served as the only protection for the citizens of that section. The unit sustained losses at several skirmishes, including at Owensboro, Kentucky, and the battle of Spring Creek, Tennessee.

Scope and Content

The 15th Kentucky Cavalry records consist of the enlistment papers of James Morley of Livingston County, Kentucky; pay vouchers; quartermasters' records; scouting orders; and rosters for the 15th Kentucky Cavalry. The records primarily document the units' activities scouting in western Kentucky in 1863.

Subjects

• Bibliophil's Bookstore.
• Kentucky--History--Civil War, 1861-1865.
• Owensboro (Ky.)
• United States--History--Civil War, 1861-1865--Cavalry operations.
• United States--History--Civil War, 1861-1865--Equipment and supplies.
• Scouting (Reconnaissance)
• Spring Creek, Battle of, Tenn., 1863.

Collection Inventory