The hunt for Booth.

[Ashintully57]

What military units were actively hunting for John Wilkes Booth in April 1865?

 

[Mikealfa]

I claim no knowledge about other units, but https://wvcivilwar.com/union-regiments/6th-west-virginia-cavalry/ states that a detachment from the 6th WV Cavalry was sent to hunt for him.

Immediately after the assassination of President Lincoln, the Sixth was ordered to Washington, D.C. A detachment was sent in pursuit of Booth and his accomplices. Dr. Mudd was arrested at Surrattsville, and Booth chased from Maryland into Virginia. The Sixth now having its headquarters on 7th Street, sent out each morning a detachment for escort duty during the trial of the conspirators in the assassination. And the entire regiment commanded by Colonel Fleming, did guard duty on Pennsylvania Avenue between the capitol and Georgetown during the "Grand Review."

 

[RobertH]

Can't answer the question but my favorite book is Manhunt: The 12 Day Hunt by James Swanson. The best read on this topic in my opinion.

 

[glenhunter]

I agree with RobertH Great read

 

[Pollaco]

A Lt. Edward P. Doherty of the 16th N.Y. Cavalry was ordered to report to Lafayette Baker's office with a detail of 25 men to join in the hunt for Booth on April 24, 1865.

 

[Sowbelly and Hardtack]

I'm not a Lincoln scholar and I don't believe it was some huge massive manhunt for Booth.

Everton Conger was very instrumental in hunting down booth.

Everton Conger - Wikipedia

en.wikipedia.org

The 16th New York Cavalry and you might find this article of interest.

Saranac soldiers tracked down John Wilkes Booth

Belonged to Union regiment assigned to the task.

www.pressrepublican.com

 

[Pollaco]

Private Boston Corbett suddenly became Sargent Corbett and Lt. Doherty became Captain Doherty a very short time after Booth was killed.