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''[[United States of America|United States]] [[Image:Gotoarrow.png]] [[United States Military Records|U.S. Military]] [[Image:Gotoarrow.png]] [[Illinois|Illinois]] [[Image:Gotoarrow.png]] [[Illinois Military Records|Illinois Military]] [[Image:Gotoarrow.png]] [[Illinois in the Civil War]] [[Image:Gotoarrow.png]] 8th Regiment, Illinois Infantry '' | ''[[United States of America|United States]] [[Image:Gotoarrow.png]] [[United States Military Records|U.S. Military]] [[Image:Gotoarrow.png]] [[Illinois|Illinois]] [[Image:Gotoarrow.png]] [[Illinois Military Records|Illinois Military]] [[Image:Gotoarrow.png]] [[Illinois in the Civil War]] [[Image:Gotoarrow.png]] 8th Regiment, Illinois Infantry'' | ||
=== Brief History === | === Brief History === | ||
It was organized at Cairo, Illinois, for three years' service July 25, 1861.<br>This unit mustered out at Baton Rouge May 4 and discharged at Springfield, Ill., May 13, 1866.<br> | |||
=== <br>Companies in this Regiment with County of Origin === | === <br>Companies in this Regiment with County 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. | ||
=== <br>Other Sources<br> | === <br>Other Sources<br> === | ||
WEBSITES | WEBSITES | ||