Macomber, Dexter M., 1840-

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A resident of Oakland County (Mich.) Macomber enlisted and was mustered in Company C, Michigan 1st Cavalry in Northville, Wayne County (Mich.), Sept. 1861. He was taken prisoner at Bull Run (Va.) in 1862. Paroled, he re-enlisted and was mustered in Dec. 1863. He was transferred to Company H in March 1864. In June 1864 he was taken prisoner at Trevillian Station (Va.). Paroled he was again taken prisoner at Weldon Railroad (Va.) in Aug. 1864. He was paroled for the last time in March 1865 and discharged in June 1865 in Ohio. (For further information see the history of the 1st Michigan Cavalry.).

From the description of Papers, 1861-1891. (Clarke Historical Library). WorldCat record id: 40817077

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Oakland County (Mich.)
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Birth 1840

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