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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 Calhoun County - see [http://www.michiganinthewar.org/cavalry/8cava.htm Roster]<br>Company B - Many men from Branch County - see [http://www.michiganinthewar.org/cavalry/8cavb.htm Roster]<br>Company C - Many men from Oakland County - see [http://www.michiganinthewar.org/cavalry/8cavc.htm Roster]<br>Company D - Many men from Macomb County - see [http://www.michiganinthewar.org/cavalry/8cavd.htm Roster]<br>Company E - Many men from Lapeer County - see [http://www.michiganinthewar.org/cavalry/8cave.htm Roster]<br>Company F - Many men from Allegan and Kalamazoo | Company A - Many men from [[Calhoun_County,_Michigan|Calhoun County]] - see [http://www.michiganinthewar.org/cavalry/8cava.htm Roster]<br>Company B - Many men from [[Branch_County,_Michigan|Branch County]] - see [http://www.michiganinthewar.org/cavalry/8cavb.htm Roster]<br>Company C - Many men from [[Oakland_County,_Michigan|Oakland County]] - see [http://www.michiganinthewar.org/cavalry/8cavc.htm Roster]<br>Company D - Many men from [[Macomb_County,_Michigan|Macomb County]] - see [http://www.michiganinthewar.org/cavalry/8cavd.htm Roster]<br>Company E - Many men from [[Lapeer_County,_Michigan|Lapeer County]] - see [http://www.michiganinthewar.org/cavalry/8cave.htm Roster]<br>Company F - Many men from [[Allegan_County,_Michigan|Allegan County ]]and [[Kalamazoo_County,_Michigan|Kalamazoo County]] - see [http://www.michiganinthewar.org/cavalry/8cavf.htm Roster]<br>Company G - Many men from [[Macomb_County,_Michigan|Macomb County]] and [[Jackson_County,_Michigan|Jackson County]] - see [http://www.michiganinthewar.org/cavalry/8cavg.htm Roster]<br>Company H - Many men from [[St._Clair_County,_Michigan|St. Clair County]] - see [http://www.michiganinthewar.org/cavalry/8cavh.htm Roster]<br>Company I - Many men from [https://wiki.familysearch.org/en/extensions/FCKeditor/fckeditor/editor/Wayne_County,_Michigan Wayne County] - see [http://www.michiganinthewar.org/cavalry/8cavi.htm Roster]<br>Company K - Many men from [[Macomb_County,_Michigan|Macomb County]] and [[Oakland_County,_Michigan|Oakland County]] - see [http://www.michiganinthewar.org/cavalry/8cavk.htm Roster]<br>Company L - Many men from [[St._Clair_County,_Michigan|St. Clair County]] - see [http://www.michiganinthewar.org/cavalry/8cavl.htm Roster]<br>Company M - Many men from [[Branch_County,_Michigan|Branch County]] - see [http://www.michiganinthewar.org/cavalry/8cavm.htm Roster]<br>Unassigned Company - Many men from [[Jackson_County,_Michigan|Jackson County]] - see [http://www.michiganinthewar.org/cavalry/8cavun.htm Roster]<br>See Rosters, as there were men from many different Counties in these Companies <br><br><span style="display: none" id="1294876026522S"> </span> | ||
=== Source Material === | === Source Material === | ||
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U.S. Military Michigan Michigan Military Michigan in the Civil War 8th Regiment, Michigan Cavalry
Brief History[edit | edit source]
The 8th Regiment, Michigan Cavalry was organized at Mt. Clemens, Michigan, December 30, 1862 to May 2, 1863. It was mustered out at Nashville, Tennessee on September 22, 1865[1]. 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.
Companies in this Regiment with the Counties of Origin[edit | edit source]
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 Calhoun County - see Roster
Company B - Many men from Branch County - see Roster
Company C - Many men from Oakland County - see Roster
Company D - Many men from Macomb County - see Roster
Company E - Many men from Lapeer County - see Roster
Company F - Many men from Allegan County and Kalamazoo County - see Roster
Company G - Many men from Macomb County and Jackson County - see Roster
Company H - Many men from St. Clair County - see Roster
Company I - Many men from Wayne County - see Roster
Company K - Many men from Macomb County and Oakland County - see Roster
Company L - Many men from St. Clair County - see Roster
Company M - Many men from Branch County - see Roster
Unassigned Company - Many men from Jackson County - see Roster
See Rosters, as there were men from many different Counties in these Companies
Source Material[edit | edit source]
- Wells, James M. "With Touch of Elbow; Or, Death Before Dishonor; a Thrilling Narrative of Adventure on Land and Sea" (Philadelphia: J.C. Winston Co, 1909). Digital Copy. Digital Copy. FHL Fiche 6084616 . Other Libraries
- Michigan, Adjutant Generals Office and George H. Turner. "Record of Service of Michigan Volunteers in the Civil War, 1861-1865 [Eighth Cavalry]" (Lansing, Michigan: Michigan Adjutant-General's Dept, 1905). FHL Fiche 6084615 . Other Libraries.
- Seeking Michigan website. Gives History of the 8th Regiment Michigan Cavalry. Some Photos and other documents. (Accessed June 29, 2011)
References[edit | edit source]
- ↑ National Park Service, The Civil War Soldiers and Sailors System (accessed 4 November 2010).