Dustin,I also have an ancestor that served in 24th Ga.Cav.
Battalion. Charles S.Youmans(1826-1909). He was in Mercer's Partisan Rangers which became Co.A,24th Cav.Battn.,which in turn was later merged with 4 companies of 21st Ga.Cav. Battn. and the Hardwick Rifles to form 7th Ga.Cav.Regt.
on Feb.13,1864. My ancestor never served in Va.,instead being detailed at Savannah gathering supplies.