New York - Devin, Thomas C - 6th Cavalry

United States. Army. New York Cavalry Regiment, 6th (1861-1865)

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Devin, Thomas Casimer, 1822-1878

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Born in New York City to Irish parents. Devin was a house painter and partner in a paint and varnish company with his brother John for much of his early life, while also serving as a lieutenant colonel in the New York State Militia. After the start of the Civil War, Devin formed his militia cavalry company into "Captain Devin's Independent Company" and served as its captain. Late that year, he became Colonel of the 6th New York Volunteer Cavalry, nicknamed the "2nd Ira Harris Guards", which h...