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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> |
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| The 8th Regiment, Kentucky Cavalry was organized at Russellville, Logan County, Kentucky, and mustered in August 13, 1862, under Colonel Leonidas Metcalfe. In a long and fatiguing march, the regiment helped track down and were present when the notorious Morgan’s raiders were taken. They mustered out September 23, 1863.<ref>Kentucky. Adjutant General, ''Report of the Adjutant General of the State of Kentucky'', Vol. 1, 1861-1866, (Frankfort, KY: Kentucky Yeoman Office, 1866) Pg., 228-229. {{FSC|51081|title-id|disp=FS Library US/CAN book 976.9 M2r}}</ref> <br>
| | 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> |
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| The 8th Regiment, Kentucky Cavalry was organized at Russellsville, Logan County, Kentucky, and mustered in August 13, 1862. The regiment moved to Buffington's Island, Ohio, July 19. It mustered out September 23, 1863. <ref>National Park Service, [https://www.nps.gov/civilwar/soldiers-and-sailors-database.htm The Civil War Soldiers and Sailors System], (accessed 6 December 2010).</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" /> |
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| For more information on the history of this unit, see:<br>
| | 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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| *The Civil War Archive section, [http://www.civilwararchive.com/Unreghst/unkycav.htm#8thcav 8th Regiment Cavalry], (accessed 29 June 2012).<br>
| | == Organization == |
| *The Wikipedia article, [https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/8th_Regiment_Kentucky_Volunteer_Cavalry 8th Regiment Kentucky Volunteer Cavalry], (accessed 29 June 2012).<br>
| | '''Commanding Officers''' |
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| == Companies in this Regiment with the Counties of Origin ==
| | * Colonel James Murell Shackelford (Organization-January 2, 1863) |
| | * Colonel Benjamin H. Bristow (January 2, 1863-September 23, 1863) |
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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.
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| The 8th Regiment Kentucky Cavalry:<br>
| | '''Command Structure''' |
| | *1st Battalion, Maj James H Holloway |
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| *1st Battalion, Maj James H Holloway, Mustered In Sept 13, 1862, Henderson, Ky
| | # Co B. Capt. Issac Singleton |
| | # Co E. Capt. John A. Arthur |
| | # Co H. Capt. Samuel Allen |
| | # Co L. Capt. Elishia Owens |
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| # Co B. Capt Issac Singleton
| | *2nd Battalion, Lt. Col Benjamin H Bristow |
| # Co E. Capt John A. Arthur
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| # Co H. Capt Samuel Allen
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| # Co L. Capt Robert V Gunter
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| *2nd Battalion, Lt. Col Benjamin H Bristow, Mustered in Sept 6, 1862, Russellville, Ky
| | # Co A. Capt. George W. Mccullough |
| | # Co D. Capt. Samuel F. Johnson |
| | # Co G. Capt. James M Morrow |
| | # Co K. Capt. James H. Hudspeth |
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| # Co A. Capt George W. Mucullough
| | *3rd Battalion, Maj James W Weatherford |
| # Co D. Capt Samuel F. Johnson
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| # Co G. Capt James M Morrow
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| # Co K. Capt James H. Hudspeth
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| *3rd Battalion, Maj James W Weatherford, Mustered in Sept 8, 1862, Russellville, Ky
| | # Co C. Capt. Charles M Whipp |
| | # Co F. Capt. James B. Carson |
| | # Co I. Capt. John Dever |
| | # Co M. Capt. John D Belden |
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| # Co C. Capt Charles M Whipp
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| # Co F. Capt James B. Carson<br>
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| # Co i. Capt John Dever
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| # Co M. Capt John D Belden
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| === Battalion Movements ===
| | '''Command Changes''' |
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| ''September- October 1862''
| | Capt. James B. Carson, Co. F resigned January 19, 1863. Replaced by Captain William F. Hunter |
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| *'''1st Battalion- '''Under Major Holloway, commanded by Coronel Shackelford the 1st remained at Henderson, Kentucky and were constantly skirmishing with Rebel forces under the command of Adam Johnson. This battalion together with one or two companies of the Indiana Calvary fought a large force under the command of Adam Johnson at Greigers Lake and scathered them in every direction. In this engagement, Coronel Shackleford recieved a severe and painful wound while leading the charge.
| | Capt. Elishia Owens, Co. L, Killed February 28, 1862. Replaced by Captain Robert V. Gunter<!-- Robert V. Gunter may have replaced Captain Owens in December 1862 on account of his being co-opted for service in a court martial while on leave from the regiment. This service as well as condition on the ground precluded Captain Owens from returning until late January. --> |
| *'''2nd and 3rd Battalions- '''In the meantime, the second and third battalion's were engaged with the Rebel Coronel Woodward and finally by a night march under Major Joseph M. Kennedy, They came upon his forces at Camp Coleman in Todd County, Ky dispersing the whole force. Upon the occasion of the short lived invasion of Kentucky by Confederate General Braxton Bragg, General Don Carlos Buell ordered the Second and Third Battalion's to join his command at Bowling Green. In conjunction with a part of the 4th Ky Calvary they were assigned responsibility of guarding Buell's immense wagon train across the Green River.
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| *'''1st & 2nd Battalion- '''ordered back to Russellville, Ky
| | == Operations == |
| *'''3rd Battalion- ''' sent to Clarksville, TN in order to repeal invasions and keep the Cumberland river flowing, thus ensuring supplies for General William Rosecrans Army.
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| *''In January Coronel Shackleford was promoted to Brig Genral & Lt Col Benjamin H Bristow was commisioned Coronel.''
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| <br> ''Winter 1862/ Spring 1863''
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| *'''1st & 2nd Battalion'''- During the winter and spring the 1st & 2nd were engaged in many skirmishes and were assigned duty protecting land west of the Nashville Railroad.
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| ''July 1863''
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| In July the 8th Regiment in its entirety along with a Battalion of the 3rd Calvary under the command of Coronel Bristow were in pursuit of John Hunt Morgan on his raid throught Indiana, Kentucky, & Ohio. They performed beyond expectation on the long and fatigueing march throught the states and were present at the capture of the notorious raider at the Battle of Bluffington Island. Though not offically part of the battle it aided in the capture as Hunts men who had planned on escaping accros the ford but were surrounded due to the prescence of the U.S. Naval Mississippi Fleet which slowed Hunts Progress. As such July 26 1863 John Hunt Morgan's raid came to an abrubt end and he surrendered after the Battle of Salineville.
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| *Sept 23, 1863 after returning to Russellville, Ky, the regiment was mustered out of service.
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| The records for this Regiment's Companies are from the book, ''Report of the Adjutant General of the State of Kentucky'', Vol. 1-1861-1866.<ref>; 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> <br>
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