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The 8th Regiment , Michigan Infantry was organized at Grand Rapids and at Fort Wayne, Detroit, Michigan. It was mustered in September 23, 1861. It mustered out July 30, 1865 at Washington, D.C.<ref name="cwss">National Park Service, [http://www.itd.nps.gov/cwss/ The Civil War Soldiers and Sailors System] (accessed 4 November 2010).</ref> | The 8th Regiment , Michigan Infantry was organized at Grand Rapids and at Fort Wayne, Detroit, Michigan. It was mustered in September 23, 1861. It mustered out July 30, 1865 at Washington, D.C.<ref name="cwss">National Park Service, [http://www.itd.nps.gov/cwss/ The Civil War Soldiers and Sailors System] (accessed 4 November 2010).</ref> | ||
For a history of this regiment see Michigan in the [http://www.michiganinthewar.org/infantry/8thinf.htm Civil War Website ]which gives a brief history, places served, battles fought, commanders and company rosters.<br> | For a history of this regiment see Michigan in the [http://www.michiganinthewar.org/infantry/8thinf.htm Civil War Website ]which gives a brief history, places served, battles fought, commanders and company rosters.<br> | ||
For more information on the history of this unit, see: | For more information on the history of this unit, see: | ||
*The Civil War Archive section, [http://www.civilwararchive.com/Unreghst/unmiinf2.htm#8th 8th Regiment Infantry], (accessed 13 July 2012). | *The Civil War Archive section, [http://www.civilwararchive.com/Unreghst/unmiinf2.htm#8th 8th Regiment Infantry], (accessed 13 July 2012). | ||
*The Wikipedia article, [http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/8th_Michigan_Volunteer_Infantry_Regiment 8th Michigan Volunteer Infantry Regiment], (accessed 13 July 2012).<br> | *The Wikipedia article, [http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/8th_Michigan_Volunteer_Infantry_Regiment 8th Michigan Volunteer Infantry Regiment], (accessed 13 July 2012).<br> | ||
=== Companies in this Regiment with the Counties of Origin === | === Companies in this Regiment with the Counties of Origin === | ||
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Men often enlisted in a company recruited in the counties where they lived though not always. After many battles, companies might be combined because so many men were killed or wounded. However if you are unsure which company your ancestor was in, try the company recruited in his county first. | Men often enlisted in a company recruited in the counties where they lived though not always. After many battles, companies might be combined because so many men were killed or wounded. However if you are unsure which company your ancestor was in, try the company recruited in his county first. | ||
Company A - Many men from [[Genesee County, Michigan|Genesee County]] - see [http://www.michiganinthewar.org/infantry/8compa.htm Roster]<br> | Company A - Many men from [[Genesee County, Michigan|Genesee County]] - see [http://www.michiganinthewar.org/infantry/8compa.htm Roster]<br> | ||
Company B - Many men from [[Clinton County, Michigan|Clinton County]] - see [http://www.michiganinthewar.org/infantry/8compb.htm Roster]<br> | Company B - Many men from [[Clinton County, Michigan|Clinton County]] - see [http://www.michiganinthewar.org/infantry/8compb.htm Roster]<br> | ||
Company C - Many men from [[Gratiot County, Michigan|Gratiot County]] - see [http://www.michiganinthewar.org/infantry/8compc.htm Roster]<br> | Company C - Many men from [[Gratiot County, Michigan|Gratiot County]] - see [http://www.michiganinthewar.org/infantry/8compc.htm Roster]<br> | ||
Company D - Many men from [[Kent County, Michigan|Kent County]] - see [http://www.michiganinthewar.org/infantry/8compd.htm Roster]<br> | Company D - Many men from [[Kent County, Michigan|Kent County]] - see [http://www.michiganinthewar.org/infantry/8compd.htm Roster]<br> | ||
Company E - Many men from [[Ingham County, Michigan|Ingham County]] - see [http://www.michiganinthewar.org/infantry/8compe.htm Roster]<br> | Company E - Many men from [[Ingham County, Michigan|Ingham County]] - see [http://www.michiganinthewar.org/infantry/8compe.htm Roster]<br> | ||
Company F - Many men from [[Barry County, Michigan|Barry County]] - see [http://www.michiganinthewar.org/infantry/8compf.htm Roster]<br> | Company F - Many men from [[Barry County, Michigan|Barry County]] - see [http://www.michiganinthewar.org/infantry/8compf.htm Roster]<br> | ||
Company G - Many men from [[Genesee County, Michigan|Genesee County]] - see [http://www.michiganinthewar.org/infantry/8compg.htm Roster]<br> | Company G - Many men from [[Genesee County, Michigan|Genesee County]] - see [http://www.michiganinthewar.org/infantry/8compg.htm Roster]<br> | ||
Company H - Many men from [[Montcalm County, Michigan|Montcalm County]] and [[Kent County, Michigan|Kent County]] - see [http://www.michiganinthewar.org/infantry/8comph.htm Roster]<br> | Company H - Many men from [[Montcalm County, Michigan|Montcalm County]] and [[Kent County, Michigan|Kent County]] - see [http://www.michiganinthewar.org/infantry/8comph.htm Roster]<br> | ||
Company I - Many men from [[Shiawassee County, Michigan|Shiawassee County]] - see [http://www.michiganinthewar.org/infantry/8compi.htm Roster]<br> | Company I - Many men from [[Shiawassee County, Michigan|Shiawassee County]] - see [http://www.michiganinthewar.org/infantry/8compi.htm Roster]<br> | ||
Company K - Many men from [[Jackson County, Michigan|Jackson County]] and [[Lapeer County, Michigan|Lapeer County ]]- see [http://www.michiganinthewar.org/infantry/8compk.htm Roster]<br> | Company K - Many men from [[Jackson County, Michigan|Jackson County]] and [[Lapeer County, Michigan|Lapeer County ]]- see [http://www.michiganinthewar.org/infantry/8compk.htm Roster]<br> | ||
Unassigned Company - Many men from [[Lenawee County, Michigan|Lenawee County]] - see [http://www.michiganinthewar.org/infantry/8compun.htm Roster]<br> | Unassigned Company - Many men from [[Lenawee County, Michigan|Lenawee County]] - see [http://www.michiganinthewar.org/infantry/8compun.htm Roster]<br> | ||
See Rosters, as there were men from many different Counties in these Companies. | See Rosters, as there were men from many different Counties in these Companies. | ||
=== Other Sources === | === Other Sources === | ||
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*Fox, Wells B. "''What I Remember of the Great Rebellion''" (Lansing, Michigan: Darius D. Thorp, Printer and Binder, 1892). [http://tinyurl.com/69v3hcj Digital Copy]. [http://www.archive.org/details/whatirememberofg00foxw Digital Copy]. {{FHL|675604|item|disp= FHL Fiche 6084648}} . [http://www.worldcat.org/title/what-i-remember-of-the-great-rebellion/oclc/21481338&referer=brief_results Other Libraries]. <br> | *Fox, Wells B. "''What I Remember of the Great Rebellion''" (Lansing, Michigan: Darius D. Thorp, Printer and Binder, 1892). [http://tinyurl.com/69v3hcj Digital Copy]. [http://www.archive.org/details/whatirememberofg00foxw Digital Copy]. {{FHL|675604|item|disp= FHL Fiche 6084648}} . [http://www.worldcat.org/title/what-i-remember-of-the-great-rebellion/oclc/21481338&referer=brief_results Other Libraries]. <br> | ||
*Maile, John L. (John Levi). | *Maile, John L. (John Levi). ''Prison life in Andersonville : with special reference to the opening of Providence Spring.'' (Bethesda, Maryland : University Publications of America, c1993), {{FHL|675747|item|disp=FHL fiche 6084649}} | ||
=== References === | === References === | ||
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[[Category:Michigan_-_Military_-_Civil_War,_1861-1865]] | [[Category:Michigan_-_Military_-_Civil_War,_1861-1865]] | ||