**The 22nd Regiment Texas Cavalry was organized January 16, 1862, and re-organized June 30, 1862, with ten companies, A to K. It appears to have been reduced to a battalion of six companies, A to F, some time after February 29, 1864. The organization was known at various times as the 1st Indian Regiment Texas Cavalry, Merrick's Regiment Texas Dismounted Cavalry, Taylor's Regiment Texas Cavalry, Taylor's Regiment Texas Cavalry, Taylor's Regiment Texas Mounted Rifles, Steven's Regiment Texas Cavalry, Stone's Battalion Texas Cavalry and Merrick's Battalion Texas Infantry or Dismounted Cavalry.
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George W. Wallis,18 year old Farmer, born in Missouri, enlisted as a 5th Sergeant in Company H, 22nd Texas Cavalry December 15, 1861 at Whitesboro, Texas, paid $1 per month for use of gun, 12 months, $ 12, May/June 1863
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Benjamin M. Wallis, 22 year old Farmer, born in Missouri, enlisted as a Private in Company H, 22nd Texas Cavalry December 15, 1861 at Whitesboro, Texas, appointed 2nd Lieutenant January 15, 1862, promoted Senior 2nd Lieutenant May 7, 1863, later recorded at 1st Lieutenant, Company B, Merrick's Battalion Dismounted Cavalry, n.d.