Map

This map traces, in part, the movements of the Michigan First Cavalry during Marvin Bolton's time of Service

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Marvin Bolton joined the Union Army in 1861, enlisting as a member of the Michigan 1st Cavalry.   Mustering in Detroit in September of that year, the 1st proceeded to the Washington DC area.  They spent the next two years in Virginia, primarily defending the national capital.  In late June of 1863, they marched into Pennsylvania, participating in the Battle of Gettysburg on July 3rd.  The Michigan 1st was vital to the Union victory at Gettysburg and it was in this battle that Bolton recieved the injuries which removed him from the war and impacted his health for the rest of his life.

Visit the National Park website for a complete listing of the movements of the Michigan 1st.