Utah Smith's Company, Cavalry
HISTORICAL NOTES:
Smith's Company, Utah Cavalry was organized April 30, 1862 in response to a
telegram sent to Brigham Young by Adjutant-General L. Thomas two days earlier on
April 28, 1862. Their purpose was to defend the telegraph lines and mail routes.
Captain Lot Smith's Company was made up of Companies A and B of the First
Cavalry, Utah Militia. Smith's Company had 106 men with 23 officers, 72
privates, and 11 teamsters who also did the same work as the privates. The
company was discharged August 14, 1862.
OFFICERS:
Captain Lott Smith
ROSTERS:
Roster of Smith's Company, Cavalry
BIBLIOGRAPHY:
Roster of Smith's Company, Cavalry