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''[[United States of America|United States]] [[Image:Gotoarrow.png]] | ''[[United States of America|United States]] [[Image:Gotoarrow.png]][[United States Military Records|U.S. Military]] [[Image:Gotoarrow.png]][[Massachusetts|Massachusetts]] [[Image:Gotoarrow.png]][[Massachusetts Military Records|Massachusetts Military]][[Image:Gotoarrow.png]][[Massachusetts in the Civil War]] [[Image:Gotoarrow.png]] 8th Regiment, Massachusetts Cavalry'' | ||
=== Brief History === | === Brief History === | ||
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=== Companies in this Regiment with the Counties of Origin === | === Companies in this Regiment with the Counties of Origin === | ||
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> | 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> | ||
The [http://www.nps.gov/civilwar/soldiers-and-sailors-database.htm Civil War Soldiers and Sailors database] lists 12 men on its roster for this unit. Possibly this unit did not complete its organization, and the men went to other units. [http://www.nps.gov/civilwar/search-soldiers.htm?submitted=1&SDunitCode=UMA0008RC Roster]. | The [http://www.nps.gov/civilwar/soldiers-and-sailors-database.htm Civil War Soldiers and Sailors database] lists 12 men on its roster for this unit. Possibly this unit did not complete its organization, and the men went to other units. [http://www.nps.gov/civilwar/search-soldiers.htm?submitted=1&SDunitCode=UMA0008RC Roster]. | ||
=== Other Sources === | === Other Sources === | ||