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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 === | ||
Revision as of 22:44, 2 December 2023
Brief History[edit | edit source]
Formation of the 8th Kentucky Cavalry was authorized July 23, 1862, by the authority of Edwin M. Stanton, U.S. Secretary of War.[1]
Colonel James Murell Shackelford was chosen commander, after which time, camps of recruiting & instruction were established at Henderson, Russellville and Lebanon, Kentucky.[2] The whole regiment numbering 1,248 was organized within the space of three weeks comprised of union men from the surrounding counties.[3]
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. [3]
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.[4]
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.[3]
Organization[3][edit | edit source]
Commanding Officers
- Colonel James Murell Shackelford
- Lt. Colonel Benjamin H. Bristow
Command Structure
- 1st Battalion, Maj. James H. Holloway
- Co B. Capt. Issac Singleton
- Co E. Capt. John A. Arthur
- Co H. Capt. Samuel Allen
- Co L. Capt. Elishia Owens
- 2nd Battalion, Maj. Joseph M. Kennedy
- Co A. Capt. George W. Mccullough
- Co D. Capt. Samuel F. Johnson
- Co G. Capt. James M. Morrow
- Co K. Capt. James H. Hudspeth
- 3rd Battalion, Maj James W. Weatherford
- Co C. Capt. Charles M Whipp
- Co F. Capt. James B. Carson
- Co I. Capt. John Dever
- Co M. Capt. Daniel S. Parker
Command Changes
Colonel James Murell Shackelford, promoted to Brigadier General, January 2, 1863; Replaced by Lt. Colonel Benjamin H. Bristow
Lt. Colonel Benjamin H. Bristow, promoted to Colonel, April 1, 1863, Replaced by Major James H. Holloway
Maj. James H. Holloway, promoted to Lt. Col, May 1, 1863; Replaced by Capt. Samuel M. Starling, Co. M
Capt. James B. Carson, Co. F resigned January 19, 1863; Replaced by Captain William F. Hunter
Capt. Elishia Owens, Co. L, killed February 28, 1862. Replaced by Captain Robert V. Gunter
Capt. Daniel S. Parker, Co. M, resigned December 6, 1862, Capt. Samuel M. Starling promoted to Major June 1, 1863, Replaced by Capt. John D. Belden
Enrollment Statistics[5]
| Company | Location of Enrollment | Company | Location of Enrollment |
|---|---|---|---|
| A | Russellville 80%
Bowling Green 20% |
G | Logan Co 50 %
Simpson Co 25 % Edmonson Co 5% Breckenridge Co 15% Perry Co 5% |
| B | Lincoln Co 75%
Davis Co 25% |
H | Henderson 80%
Morgan Co 10% Madisonville 5% Webster Co 5% |
| C | Casey County 100% | I | Casey Co 90%
Lincoln Co 10 % |
| D | Russellville 80%
Hopkinsville 20% |
K | Russellville 100% |
| E | Henderson 65%
Newport 35% |
L | Trigg Co 50%
Milburn/Ballard Co 35% Crittenden Co 5% Hickman/Fancy Fawn 5% Hopkinsville 5% |
| F | Casey County 100% | M | Casey Co 60%
Adair Co 15% Russellville 15% Marion Co 10% |
Operations[edit | edit source]
September/October 1862
1st Battalion
August 3rd- Skirmish near Morganfield
August 26th- Skirmish near Madisonville
September 3rd- Actions at Geiger's Lake
2nd & 3rd Battalion.
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.[6]
September 9th- Skirmish at Allensville, Todd County with Woodwards Guerillas[7]
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[8][9]
November 1862
1st Battalion
November 4th- 1st Battalion ordered to leave Henderson for Bowling Green
Other Sources[edit | edit source]
- Beginning United States Civil War Research gives steps for finding information about a Civil War soldier. It covers the major records that should be used. Additional records are described in ‘Kentucky in the Civil War’ and ‘United States Civil War, 1861 to 1865’ (see below).
- National Park Service, The Civil War Soldiers and Sailors System, is searchable by soldier's name and state. It contains basic facts about soldiers on both sides of the Civil War, a list of regiments, descriptions of significant battles, sources of the information, and suggestions for where to find additional information.
- Kentucky in the Civil War describes many Confederate and Union sources, specifically for Kentucky, and how to find them.. These include compiled service records, pension records, rosters, cemetery records, Internet databases, published books, etc.
- United States Civil War, 1861 to 1865 describes and explains United States and Confederate States records, rather than state records, and how to find them. These include veterans’ censuses, compiled service records, pension records, rosters, cemetery records, Internet databases, published books, etc.
References[edit | edit source]
- ↑ 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
- ↑ Courier Journal, Louisville, Kentucky, July 29, 1862, Pg. 3
- ↑ 3.0 3.1 3.2 3.3 ;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). FS Library US/CAN book 976.9 M2r
- ↑ Courier Journal, September 23, 1862; General Order #5
- ↑ Statistical Analysis of Enrollment; FamilySearch user J. T. Robbins, Dec 2023 Note: This analysis was produced by examining the Compiled Military Service Records (CMSR) of the 8th Kentucky Cavalry. The calculations were based upon the enrollment locations of the first 20 privates in each company, approximately 20% of each. Therefore, they should not be considered definitive but rather an approximate in nature.
- ↑ Nashville Daily Union, August 2, 1862, Russellville Murders
- ↑ Courier Journal, September 11, 1862
- ↑ Courier Journal, October 7, 1862
- ↑ Courier Journal, October 6, 1862; Buell's Wagon Train