Historical Sketch And Roster Of The Virginia 25th Cavalry RegimentThe Virginia 27th Battalion Partisan Rangers was formed in September, 1862, with seven companies, later increased to nine. The unit served in General Hodge's and W. E. Jones' Brigade and participated in various engagements in East Tennessee and western Virginia. During April, 1864, it contained 240 effectives, and in July it merged into the 25th Regiment Virginia Cavalry. The Virginia 25th Cavalry Regiment was organized in July, 1864, using the 27th