We are an organized group formed to provide an educational forum for individuals interested in exchanging information on the history of the American Civil War, including Bay County's participation in the war.

The Seventh Michigan Cavalry name was chosen in recognition of Captain James Birney (1844-1870) from Bay County who served in this unit and the Michigan Cavalry Brigade under the command of General George Custer (1839-1876), and after the war was assigned to the Buffalo Soldiers regiment stationed in Texas. His father and grand-father, both named James, played a prominent roles in the early history of Bay City. See Birney Family History.

The regiment was raised in Grand Rapids, Michigan by the Hon. F.W. Kellog (1810-1879), and was assigned to the Michigan Cavalry Brigade commanded by General Custer. It was active from October, 1862 - June, 1866. Its total enrollment was 1779, of which, 49 killed were in action, 26 wounded and 247 died from disease. More details on its history and other local Civil War history are available from the following links:
- Article/Photo about our group.
- Regiment's History Michigan in the War.
- Regiment's Roster Michigan in the War.
- Local Civil War History - Bay-Journal

Guests welcome to attended monthly meeting. - Meetings are held during the months of Jan., Feb., Mar., Apr., Oct. and Nov. Meetings include featured presentation and open discussion. Annual Membership: $20.00. Information: 989-892-1136.

Where: Stein Haus Restaurant (Edelweiss Rm.), 1108 N. Water St., Bay City, MI, unless otherwise noted below. Come early for dinner & refreshments. Meeting Time: 7-9 p.m. - Meetings are open to public. -
Scheduled Meetings:

No meetings during summer. Meeting beginning this fall will be posted when available.

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Related Articles: Date [Subject] Writer

2008:
- Apr. 11 [Annual Meeting - Debate a Draw] Dave Rogers
- Mar. 2 [Gen. Grant Talk Slated] Dave Rogers
- Jan. 10 [Some CW staged after battle.] Dave Rogers

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2007:
- Apr. 16 [CWRT Annual Dinner] Dave Rogers
- Mar. 18 [Women in Civil War] Dee Dee Wackman
- Jan. 28 [US Revenue Cutter Service] Tim Younkman

E.H. BEDELL 23rd MI Inf.	J.G. BIRNEY 7th MI Cav.	N. CLARK 102nd U.S.
S. GARRIGUES 29th MI Inf.	H.B. LANDON 7th MI Inf.	J.Y. McKINNEY 23rd MI Inf.
J. McKNIGHT(rt.) 16th MI Inf.	B.J. Partridge 16th MI Inf.	H.S. RAYMOND 23rd MI Inf.
H.H. WHEELER 2nd MI Inf.	Archibald STEVENS 10th MI Cav.	Additional Photos. {View} Bay-Journal's Veterans Pictorial.

- Soldiers' Rest Area showing head stones of Civil War soldiers. View image.
- The abandoned pioneer cemetery needs help from the public if it is to be preserved, and respectfully maintained. Visit Friends of Pine Ridge Cemetery website for information.