Independent Companies, New Mexico Volunteer Militia Infantry
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The Independent Companies of New Mexico Militia were units of infantry raised within the New Mexico Territory
to serve a three-month term of service for the Union Army
during the American Civil War
, from November 1861 to February 1862. They were organized for use within the territory, in defense against Indian attacks and invasion by the Texas Rangers
.
. Stationed at Albuquerque, the battalion was engaged in several campaigns against the Navajo
. It was mustered out on 28 February 1862.
on 10 December 1861, and served until its mustering out on 28 February 1862.
, it was mustered on 23 November 1861 and served until 28 February 1862. It was under the command of Nestor Gonzales.
, and was led by Jose Ignacio Martinez. It served from 14 November 1861 to 28 February 1862. It was reorganized as Company A of the 1st Regiment New Mexico Volunteer Militia Infantry, where it served another three months.
New Mexico Territory
thumb|right|240px|Proposed boundaries for State of New Mexico, 1850The Territory of New Mexico was an organized incorporated territory of the United States that existed from September 9, 1850, until January 6, 1912, when the final extent of the territory was admitted to the Union as the State of...
to serve a three-month term of service for the Union Army
Union Army
The Union Army was the land force that fought for the Union during the American Civil War. It was also known as the Federal Army, the U.S. Army, the Northern Army and the National Army...
during the American Civil War
American Civil War
The American Civil War was a civil war fought in the United States of America. In response to the election of Abraham Lincoln as President of the United States, 11 southern slave states declared their secession from the United States and formed the Confederate States of America ; the other 25...
, from November 1861 to February 1862. They were organized for use within the territory, in defense against Indian attacks and invasion by the Texas Rangers
Texas Ranger Division
The Texas Ranger Division, commonly called the Texas Rangers, is a law enforcement agency with statewide jurisdiction in Texas, and is based in Austin, Texas...
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Perea's Battalion of Militia
Organized in November and December 1861 for the defenses of New Mexico, the four companies were raised and financially supported by Lt Col Francisco PereaFrancisco Perea
Francisco Perea was a Delegate from the Territory of New Mexico, and cousin of Pedro Perea.-Biography:...
. Stationed at Albuquerque, the battalion was engaged in several campaigns against the Navajo
Navajo people
The Navajo of the Southwestern United States are the largest single federally recognized tribe of the United States of America. The Navajo Nation has 300,048 enrolled tribal members. The Navajo Nation constitutes an independent governmental body which manages the Navajo Indian reservation in the...
. It was mustered out on 28 February 1862.
Alarid's Company
Under the command of Gaspar Ortiz y Alarid, it was organized in Santa Fe, New MexicoSanta Fe, New Mexico
Santa Fe is the capital of the U.S. state of New Mexico. It is the fourth-largest city in the state and is the seat of . Santa Fe had a population of 67,947 in the 2010 census...
on 10 December 1861, and served until its mustering out on 28 February 1862.
Gonzales' Company
Organized at Fort CraigFort Craig
Fort Craig was a U.S. Army fort located along El Camino Real de Tierra Adentro, near Elephant Butte Lake State Park and the Rio Grande in Socorro County, New Mexico....
, it was mustered on 23 November 1861 and served until 28 February 1862. It was under the command of Nestor Gonzales.
Mora County Militia
This company was raised in Mora, New MexicoMora, New Mexico
Mora or Santa Gertrudis de lo de Mora is an unincorporated community in, and the county seat of, Mora County, New Mexico, United States. It is located about half way between Las Vegas, New Mexico and Taos on Highway 518 at an altitude of 7,180 feet...
, and was led by Jose Ignacio Martinez. It served from 14 November 1861 to 28 February 1862. It was reorganized as Company A of the 1st Regiment New Mexico Volunteer Militia Infantry, where it served another three months.
Tafolla's Company
This was the company of Luis Tafolla, and was organized at Fort Craig. They served from 20 November 1861 to 28 February 1862.See also
- Lists of American Civil War Regiments by State
- New Mexico in the American Civil War