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Formation of the 8th Kentucky Cavalry was authorized July 23, 1862, by the authority of Edwin M. Stanton, U.S. Secretary of War.<ref>War of the Rebellion, Series III, Vol II, Pg 248, Edwin M. Stanton, U.S. Secretary of War, to John B. Temple, President, Military Board of Kentucky</ref> | Formation of the 8th Kentucky Cavalry was authorized July 23, 1862, by the authority of Edwin M. Stanton, U.S. Secretary of War.<ref>War of the Rebellion, Series III, Vol II, Pg 248, Edwin M. Stanton, U.S. Secretary of War, to John B. Temple, President, Military Board of Kentucky</ref> | ||
Colonel James Murell Shackelford was chosen commander, after which time, camps of recruiting & instruction were established at Henderson, Russellville and Lebanon, Kentucky.<ref>Courier Journal, Louisville, Kentucky, July 29, 1862, Pg. 3</ref> The whole regiment numbering 1,248 was organized within the space of three weeks comprised of union men from the surrounding counties.<ref name=":0">;Kentucky. Adjutant General, ''Report of the Adjutant General of the State of Kentucky'', Vol. 1, 1861-1866, pg. 228-229. (Frankfort, KY:Kentucky Yeoman Office, 1866). {{FSC|51081|title-id|disp=FS Library US/CAN book 976.9 M2r}}</ref> | Colonel James Murell Shackelford was chosen commander, after which time, camps of recruiting & instruction were established at Henderson, Russellville and Lebanon, Kentucky.<ref>Courier Journal, Louisville, Kentucky, July 29, 1862, Pg. 3</ref> The whole regiment numbering 1,248 was organized within the space of three weeks comprised of union men from the surrounding counties.<ref name=":0">;Kentucky. Adjutant General, ''Report of the Adjutant General of the State of Kentucky'', Vol. 1, 1861-1866, pg. 228-229. (Frankfort, KY:Kentucky Yeoman Office, 1866). {{FSC|51081|title-id|disp=FS Library US/CAN book 976.9 M2r}}</ref> | ||
On September 6, 1862, the 2nd Battalion (Co's A, D, G, K) was mustered in at Russellville, Kentucky by Captain T. E. Noell. On September 8th, 1862, the 3rd Battalion (Co's C, F, I, M) was also muster at Russellville, Kentucky by Captain T. E. Noell. Lastly, On September 13, 1862, the 1st Battalion (Co's B, E, H, L) was mustered in at Henderson, Kentucky by Captain V. N. Smith, U.S. Mustering Officer. <ref name=":0" /> | On September 6, 1862, the 2nd Battalion (Co's A, D, G, K) was mustered in at Russellville, Kentucky by Captain T. E. Noell. On September 8th, 1862, the 3rd Battalion (Co's C, F, I, M) was also muster at Russellville, Kentucky by Captain T. E. Noell. Lastly, On September 13, 1862, the 1st Battalion (Co's B, E, H, L) was mustered in at Henderson, Kentucky by Captain V. N. Smith, U.S. Mustering Officer. <ref name=":0" /> | ||
On September 12, 1862, General Orders #5 from Colonel Shackelford directed that the regiment would have on its colors the moniker "Finnell Guard" and "that the regiment shall be called by the name". Such was done in honor to General John W. Finnell.<ref>Courier Journal, September 23, 1862; General Order #5</ref> | |||
The 3rd Battalion & alongside Company B were mustered out of service September 17, 1863, at Lebanon, Kentucky. The 1st & 2nd Battalions, excepting Company B, were mustered out of service September 23, 1863, at Russellville, Kentucky.<ref name=":0" /> | The 3rd Battalion & alongside Company B were mustered out of service September 17, 1863, at Lebanon, Kentucky. The 1st & 2nd Battalions, excepting Company B, were mustered out of service September 23, 1863, at Russellville, Kentucky.<ref name=":0" /> | ||
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# Co A. Capt. George W. Mccullough | # Co A. Capt. George W. Mccullough | ||
# Co D. Capt. Samuel F. Johnson | # Co D. Capt. Samuel F. Johnson | ||
# Co G. Capt. James M Morrow | # Co G. Capt. James M. Morrow | ||
# Co K. Capt. James H. Hudspeth | # Co K. Capt. James H. Hudspeth | ||
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2nd & 3rd Battalion. | 2nd & 3rd Battalion. | ||
September 9th- Skirmish at Allensville, Todd County with Woodwards Guerillas | August 2nd- (Russellville Murders) Capt. James M. Morrow of Company G, while at Russellville discussing the regiment with counterpart William Burgher of the 24th Kentucky is ambushed and shot five times. His companion is killed in the attack at the livery on 3rd Street while the brood attempts to secure a contraband horse.<ref>Nashville Daily Union, August 2, 1862, Russellville Murders</ref> | ||
September 9th- Skirmish at Allensville, Todd County with Woodwards Guerillas<ref>Courier Journal, September 11, 1862</ref> | |||
September 14th- Ordered to Bowling Green | September 14th- Ordered to Bowling Green | ||
September 16th-27th- Rear Guard, Buell's Wagon Train; Marched from Bowling Green to Brownsville escorting wagon train to the Green River | September 16th-27th- Rear Guard, Buell's Wagon Train; Marched from Bowling Green to Brownsville escorting wagon train to the Green River<ref>Courier Journal, October 7, 1862</ref><ref>Courier Journal, October 6, 1862; Buell's Wagon Train</ref> | ||
'''November 1862''' | |||
1st Battalion | |||
November 4th- 1st Battalion ordered to leave Henderson for Bowling Green | |||
=== Other Sources === | === Other Sources === | ||