On April 18, 1865 a detachment (18 troopers) of the 11th New York Cavalry from Germantown was ambushed by Confederate forces while on patrol about 6 miles from Germantown. The overwhelmed patrol retreated back to Germantown.
Sweetwater
On February 16, 1865, Confederate cavalry commanded by Brig. Gen. John C. Vaughn captured the Federal garrison at Sweet Water