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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>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>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 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> | ||
=== 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<br>Company B - Many men from<br>Company C - Many men from<br>Company D - Many men from<br>Company E - Many men from<br>Company F - Many men from<br>Company G - Many men from<br>Company H - Many men from<br>Company I - Many men from<br>Company K - Many men from | Company A - Many men from Genesee County - see [http://www.michiganinthewar.org/infantry/8compa.htm Roster]<br>Company B - Many men from Clinton County - see [http://www.michiganinthewar.org/infantry/8compb.htm Roster]<br>Company C - Many men from Gratiot County - see [http://www.michiganinthewar.org/infantry/8compc.htm Roster]<br>Company D - Many men from Kent County - see [http://www.michiganinthewar.org/infantry/8compd.htm Roster]<br>Company E - Many men from Ingham County - see [http://www.michiganinthewar.org/infantry/8compe.htm Roster]<br>Company F - Many men from Barry County - see [http://www.michiganinthewar.org/infantry/8compf.htm Roster]<br>Company G - Many men from Genesee County - see [http://www.michiganinthewar.org/infantry/8compg.htm Roster]<br>Company H - Many men from Montcalm and Kent Counties - see [http://www.michiganinthewar.org/infantry/8comph.htm Roster]<br>Company I - Many men from Shiawasee County - see [http://www.michiganinthewar.org/infantry/8compi.htm Roster]<br>Company K - Many men from Jackson and Lapeer Counties - see [http://www.michiganinthewar.org/infantry/8compk.htm Roster]<br>Unassigned Company - Many men from 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 <br><br> | ||
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