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=== Brief History === | === Brief History === | ||
The 8th Regiment, Minnesota Infantry was organized in the summer and fall of 1862 and was mustered in by companies. It mustered out on July 11, 1865 at Raleigh, Greensboro and Charlotte, North Carolina<ref>National Park Service, [ | The 8th Regiment, Minnesota Infantry was organized in the summer and fall of 1862 and was mustered in by companies. It mustered out on July 11, 1865 at Raleigh, Greensboro and Charlotte, North Carolina<ref>National Park Service, [https://www.nps.gov/civilwar/soldiers-and-sailors-database.htm The Civil War Soldiers and Sailors System] (accessed 11 January 2011)</ref>.<br> | ||
*[http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/8th_Minnesota_Volunteer_Infantry_Regiment Wikipedia], | *[http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/8th_Minnesota_Volunteer_Infantry_Regiment Wikipedia], (accessed 9 Dec 2010) article on the 8th Minnesota Volunteer Infantry Regiment.<br> | ||
*[http://www.civilwararchive.com/Unreghst/unmninf2.htm#8thinf The Civil War Archives]. (accessed 9 Dec 2010) A brief history of the 8th Regiment Infantry.<br> | *[http://www.civilwararchive.com/Unreghst/unmninf2.htm#8thinf The Civil War Archives]. (accessed 9 Dec 2010) A brief history of the 8th Regiment Infantry.<br> | ||
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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. | ||
The following counties of origin are taken from the [ | The following counties of origin are taken from the [https://www.archive.org/stream/annualreport01minn#page/n3/mode/2up Adjutant General's Report], found on the Internet Archives web site. The rosters show the men who served in each regiment, their residences, dates of enlistment and mustering out, and other remarks. Also see the [http://www.dalbydata.com/user.php?action=civwarsearch Dalby Database], a site from Minnesota, searchable by men, counties, regiments and companies.<br> | ||
Company A - many men from [[Anoka County, Minnesota Genealogy|Anoka County]] and [[Hennepin County, Minnesota Genealogy|Hennepin County]] - [ | Company A - many men from [[Anoka County, Minnesota Genealogy|Anoka County]] and [[Hennepin County, Minnesota Genealogy|Hennepin County]] - [https://www.archive.org/stream/annualreport01minn#page/368/mode/2up Roster], page 368. | ||
Company B - many men from [[Rice County, Minnesota Genealogy|Rice County]] - [ | Company B - many men from [[Rice County, Minnesota Genealogy|Rice County]] - [https://www.archive.org/stream/annualreport01minn#page/372/mode/2up Roster], page 372. | ||
Company C - many men from [[Washington County, Minnesota Genealogy|Washington County]] - [ | Company C - many men from [[Washington County, Minnesota Genealogy|Washington County]] - [https://www.archive.org/stream/annualreport01minn#page/376/mode/2up Roster], page 376. | ||
Company D - many men from [[Fillmore County, Minnesota Genealogy|Fillmore County]] and [[Olmsted County, Minnesota Genealogy|Olmsted County]] - [ | Company D - many men from [[Fillmore County, Minnesota Genealogy|Fillmore County]] and [[Olmsted County, Minnesota Genealogy|Olmsted County]] - [https://www.archive.org/stream/annualreport01minn#page/380/mode/2up Roster], page 380. | ||
Company E - many men from [[Wright County, Minnesota Genealogy|Wright County]] - [ | Company E - many men from [[Wright County, Minnesota Genealogy|Wright County]] - [https://www.archive.org/stream/annualreport01minn#page/384/mode/2up Roster], page 384. | ||
Company F - many men from [[Dakota County, Minnesota Genealogy|Dakota County]] and [[Goodhue County, Minnesota Genealogy|Goodhue County]] - [ | Company F - many men from [[Dakota County, Minnesota Genealogy|Dakota County]] and [[Goodhue County, Minnesota Genealogy|Goodhue County]] - [https://www.archive.org/stream/annualreport01minn#page/388/mode/2up Roster], page 388. | ||
Company G - many men from [[Wabasha County, Minnesota Genealogy|Wabasha County]] - [ | Company G - many men from [[Wabasha County, Minnesota Genealogy|Wabasha County]] - [https://www.archive.org/stream/annualreport01minn#page/392/mode/2up Roster], page 392. | ||
Company H - many men from [[Goodhue County, Minnesota Genealogy|Goodhue County]] and[[Ramsey County, Minnesota Genealogy|Ramsey County]] - [ | Company H - many men from [[Goodhue County, Minnesota Genealogy|Goodhue County]] and[[Ramsey County, Minnesota Genealogy|Ramsey County]] - [https://www.archive.org/stream/annualreport01minn#page/396/mode/2up Roster], page 396. | ||
Company I - many men from [[Scott County, Minnesota Genealogy|Scott County]] - [ | Company I - many men from [[Scott County, Minnesota Genealogy|Scott County]] - [https://www.archive.org/stream/annualreport01minn#page/400/mode/2up Roster], page 400. | ||
Company K - many men from [[Ramsey County, Minnesota Genealogy|Ramsey County]], [[Dakota County, Minnesota Genealogy|Dakota County]], and [[Hennepin County, Minnesota Genealogy|Hennepin County]] - [ | Company K - many men from [[Ramsey County, Minnesota Genealogy|Ramsey County]], [[Dakota County, Minnesota Genealogy|Dakota County]], and [[Hennepin County, Minnesota Genealogy|Hennepin County]] - [https://www.archive.org/stream/annualreport01minn#page/402/mode/2up Roster], page 403. | ||
The [http://www.nps.gov/civilwar/soldiers-and-sailors-database.htm Civil War Soldiers and Sailors database] lists 1,421 men on its roster for this unit. [http://www.nps.gov/civilwar/search-soldiers.htm?submitted=1&SDunitCode=UMN0008RI Roster]. <br> | The [http://www.nps.gov/civilwar/soldiers-and-sailors-database.htm Civil War Soldiers and Sailors database] lists 1,421 men on its roster for this unit. [http://www.nps.gov/civilwar/search-soldiers.htm?submitted=1&SDunitCode=UMN0008RI Roster]. <br> | ||
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*[[Beginning United States Civil War Research|Beginning United States Civil War Research]] gives steps for finding information about a Civil War soldier. It covers the major records that should be used. Additional records are described in ‘Minnesota in the Civil War’ and ‘United States Civil War, 1861 to 1865’ (see below).<br> | *[[Beginning United States Civil War Research|Beginning United States Civil War Research]] gives steps for finding information about a Civil War soldier. It covers the major records that should be used. Additional records are described in ‘Minnesota in the Civil War’ and ‘United States Civil War, 1861 to 1865’ (see below).<br> | ||
*National Park Service, [ | *National Park Service, [https://www.nps.gov/civilwar/soldiers-and-sailors-database.htm The Civil War Soldiers and Sailors System], is searchable by soldier's name and state. It contains basic facts about soldiers on both sides of the Civil War, a list of regiments, descriptions of significant battles, sources of the information, and suggestions for where to find additional information. <br> | ||
*[[Minnesota in the Civil War|Minnesota in the Civil War]] describes many Confederate and Union sources, specifically for Minnesota, and how to find them. These include compiled service records, pension records, rosters, cemetery records, Internet databases, published books, etc. <br> | *[[Minnesota in the Civil War|Minnesota in the Civil War]] describes many Confederate and Union sources, specifically for Minnesota, and how to find them. These include compiled service records, pension records, rosters, cemetery records, Internet databases, published books, etc. <br> | ||
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*[[United States Civil War, 1861 to 1865|United States Civil War, 1861 to 1865]] describes and explains United States and Confederate States records, rather than state records, and how to find them. These include veterans’ censuses, compiled service records, pension records, rosters, cemetery records, Internet databases, published books, etc. <br> | *[[United States Civil War, 1861 to 1865|United States Civil War, 1861 to 1865]] describes and explains United States and Confederate States records, rather than state records, and how to find them. These include veterans’ censuses, compiled service records, pension records, rosters, cemetery records, Internet databases, published books, etc. <br> | ||
*[http://www.rootsweb.ancestry.com/~mnwabcw/8.htm | *[https://web.archive.org/web/20160530043747/http://www.rootsweb.ancestry.com/~mnwabcw/8.htm]. (accessed 14 Apr 2018) 8th Regiment history and a roster of the men from Wabasha county.<br> | ||
*[http://www.civilwarindex.com/armymn/8th_mn_infantry.html The Civil War Index]. (accessed 9 Dec 2010) Website with detailed Minnesota regimental histories.<br> | *[http://www.civilwarindex.com/armymn/8th_mn_infantry.html The Civil War Index]. (accessed 9 Dec 2010) Website with detailed Minnesota regimental histories.<br> | ||
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*[http://www.militaryhistoryonline.com/genealogy/searchunit.aspx?type=4&state=Minnesota&B1=Search MilitaryHistoryOnline], (accessed 9 December 2010) has submissions by people about their ancestors who served in the Civil War. | *[http://www.militaryhistoryonline.com/genealogy/searchunit.aspx?type=4&state=Minnesota&B1=Search MilitaryHistoryOnline], (accessed 9 December 2010) has submissions by people about their ancestors who served in the Civil War. | ||
*Dyer, Frederick H. ''A Compendium of the War of the Rebellion Compiled and Arranged from Official Records of the Federal and Confederate Armies | *Dyer, Frederick H. ''A Compendium of the War of the Rebellion Compiled and Arranged from Official Records of the Federal and Confederate Armies : [Minnesota]''. (Bethesda, Maryland : University Publications of America, c1993). {{FSC|676745|item}}. FS Library US/CAN Fiche 6084700. [http://www.worldcat.org/title/compendium-of-the-war-of-the-rebellion-compiled-and-arranged-from-official-records-of-the-federal-and-confederate-armies-minnesota/oclc/36950447&referer=brief_results Other libraries with this book].<br> | ||
*Minnesota. ''Minnesota in the Civil and Indian Wars 1861-1865''. (St. Paul, Minn: Electrotyped and printed for the State by the Pioneer Press Company, 1890).{{ | *Minnesota. ''Minnesota in the Civil and Indian Wars 1861-1865''. (St. Paul, Minn: Electrotyped and printed for the State by the Pioneer Press Company, 1890).{{FSC|270133|item}}. FS Library US/CAN Book 977.6 H2bc. [http://www.worldcat.org/title/minnesota-in-the-civil-and-indian-wars-1861-1865/oclc/3561607&referer=brief_results Other libraries with this book.] Click on the FS Library Collection link to view this book online. It contains detailed histories and rosters of each Minnesota Military Unit. <br> | ||
*''Minnesota in the Civil War: An Illustrated History'', Kenneth Carley, Richard Moe (Minnesota Historical Society Press, 2000). | *''Minnesota in the Civil War: An Illustrated History'', Kenneth Carley, Richard Moe (Minnesota Historical Society Press, 2000). Book of battle histories, photographs, short biographies and a roster of the different regiments with their officers, beginning on page 204. [http://books.google.com/books?id=lVGGlRF5v3wC&printsec=frontcover&dq=Minnesota+in+the+Civil+war&source=bl&ots=MAk4HKW2UF&sig=QYhra4ptXvKD9mefiKi5mAWnRC4&hl=en&ei=he_mTKnkJ4j6sAPlmbmxCw&sa=X&oi=book_result&ct=result&resnum=1&ved=0CBgQ6AEwAA#v=onepage&q&f=false Google book] (Not all pages are shown). [http://www.worldcat.org/title/minnesota-in-the-civil-war-an-illustrated-history/oclc/144563813&referer=brief_results Other libraries with this book].<br> | ||
*United States. War Department. Record and Pension Office. ''Compiled Records Showing Service of Military Units in Volunteer Union Organizations''. (Washington, District of Columbia | *United States. War Department. Record and Pension Office. ''Compiled Records Showing Service of Military Units in Volunteer Union Organizations''. (Washington, District of Columbia : The National Archives, c1964).{{FSC|499078|item}} FS Library US/CAN Film 1488543. [http://www.worldcat.org/title/compiled-records-showing-service-of-military-units-in-volunteer-union-organizations/oclc/33667366&referer=brief_results Other libraries with this microfilm]. View online at [https://www.archive.org/details/compiledrecordss0091unit Internet Archives]. <br> | ||
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