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=== Brief History === | === Brief History === | ||
The 8th Regiment, Minnesota Infantry was organized in the summer and fall of 1862 and was mustered in by companies. It mustered out on July 11, 1865 at Raleigh, Greensboro and Charlotte, North Carolina<ref>National Park Service, [http://www.itd.nps.gov/cwss/ The Civil War Soldiers and Sailors System] (accessed 11 January 2011)</ref>.<br> | |||
The 8th Regiment, Minnesota Infantry was organized in the summer and fall of 1862 and was mustered in by companies. It mustered out on July 11, 1865 at Raleigh, Greensboro and Charlotte, North Carolina<ref>National Park Service, [http://www.itd.nps.gov/cwss/ The Civil War Soldiers and Sailors System] (accessed 11 January 2011)</ref>.<br> | |||
*[http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/8th_Minnesota_Volunteer_Infantry_Regiment Wikipedia], (accessed 9 Dec 2010) article on the 8th Minnesota Volunteer Infantry Regiment.<br> | *[http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/8th_Minnesota_Volunteer_Infantry_Regiment Wikipedia], (accessed 9 Dec 2010) article on the 8th Minnesota Volunteer Infantry Regiment.<br> | ||
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*[http://www.civilwararchive.com/Unreghst/unmninf2.htm#8thinf The Civil War Archives]. (accessed 9 Dec 2010) A brief history of the 8th Regiment Infantry.<br> | *[http://www.civilwararchive.com/Unreghst/unmninf2.htm#8thinf The Civil War Archives]. (accessed 9 Dec 2010) A brief history of the 8th Regiment Infantry.<br> | ||
=== Companies in | === 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. | 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 following counties of origin are taken from the [http://www.archive.org/stream/annualreport01minn#page/n3/mode/2up Adjutant General's Report], found on the Internet Archives web site. The rosters show the men who served in each regiment, their residences, dates of enlistment and mustering out, and other remarks. Also see the [http://www.dalbydata.com/user.php?action=civwarsearch Dalby Database], a site from Minnesota, searchable by men, counties, regiments and companies.<br> | The following counties of origin are taken from the [http://www.archive.org/stream/annualreport01minn#page/n3/mode/2up Adjutant General's Report], found on the Internet Archives web site. The rosters show the men who served in each regiment, their residences, dates of enlistment and mustering out, and other remarks. Also see the [http://www.dalbydata.com/user.php?action=civwarsearch Dalby Database], a site from Minnesota, searchable by men, counties, regiments and companies.<br> | ||
Company A - many men from [[Anoka County, Minnesota|Anoka County]] and [[Hennepin County, Minnesota|Hennepin County]] | Company A - many men from [[Anoka County, Minnesota|Anoka County]] and [[Hennepin County, Minnesota|Hennepin County]] - [http://www.archive.org/stream/annualreport01minn#page/368/mode/2up Roster], page 368. | ||
Company B - many men from [[Rice County, Minnesota|Rice County]] - [http://www.archive.org/stream/annualreport01minn#page/372/mode/2up Roster], page 372. | Company B - many men from [[Rice County, Minnesota|Rice County]] - [http://www.archive.org/stream/annualreport01minn#page/372/mode/2up Roster], page 372. | ||
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Company F - many men from [[Dakota County, Minnesota|Dakota County]] and [[Goodhue County, Minnesota|Goodhue County]] - [http://www.archive.org/stream/annualreport01minn#page/388/mode/2up Roster], page 388. | Company F - many men from [[Dakota County, Minnesota|Dakota County]] and [[Goodhue County, Minnesota|Goodhue County]] - [http://www.archive.org/stream/annualreport01minn#page/388/mode/2up Roster], page 388. | ||
Company G - many men from | Company G - many men from [[Wabasha County, Minnesota|Wabasha County]] - [http://www.archive.org/stream/annualreport01minn#page/392/mode/2up Roster], page 392. | ||
Company H - many men from [[Goodhue County, Minnesota|Goodhue County]] and[[Ramsey County, Minnesota|Ramsey County]] | Company H - many men from [[Goodhue County, Minnesota|Goodhue County]] and[[Ramsey County, Minnesota|Ramsey County]] - [http://www.archive.org/stream/annualreport01minn#page/396/mode/2up Roster], page 396. | ||
Company I - many men from [[Scott County, Minnesota|Scott County]] - [http://www.archive.org/stream/annualreport01minn#page/400/mode/2up Roster], page 400. | Company I - many men from [[Scott County, Minnesota|Scott County]] - [http://www.archive.org/stream/annualreport01minn#page/400/mode/2up Roster], page 400. | ||
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Company K - many men from [[Ramsey County, Minnesota|Ramsey County]], [[Dakota County, Minnesota|Dakota County]], and [[Hennepin County, Minnesota|Hennepin County]] - [http://www.archive.org/stream/annualreport01minn#page/402/mode/2up Roster], page 403. | Company K - many men from [[Ramsey County, Minnesota|Ramsey County]], [[Dakota County, Minnesota|Dakota County]], and [[Hennepin County, Minnesota|Hennepin County]] - [http://www.archive.org/stream/annualreport01minn#page/402/mode/2up Roster], page 403. | ||
The [http://www.nps.gov/civilwar/soldiers-and-sailors-database.htm Civil War Soldiers and Sailors database] lists 1,421 men on its roster for this unit. [http://www.nps.gov/civilwar/search-soldiers.htm?submitted=1&SDunitCode=UMN0008RI Roster]. | The [http://www.nps.gov/civilwar/soldiers-and-sailors-database.htm Civil War Soldiers and Sailors database] lists 1,421 men on its roster for this unit. [http://www.nps.gov/civilwar/search-soldiers.htm?submitted=1&SDunitCode=UMN0008RI Roster]. <br> | ||
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=== Other Sources === | |||
*[[Beginning United States Civil War Research|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 ‘Minnesota in the Civil War’ and ‘United States Civil War, 1861 to 1865’ (see below).<br> | *[[Beginning United States Civil War Research|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 ‘Minnesota in the Civil War’ and ‘United States Civil War, 1861 to 1865’ (see below).<br> | ||
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*[http://www.militaryhistoryonline.com/genealogy/searchunit.aspx?type=4&state=Minnesota&B1=Search MilitaryHistoryOnline], (accessed 9 December 2010) has submissions by people about their ancestors who served in the Civil War. | *[http://www.militaryhistoryonline.com/genealogy/searchunit.aspx?type=4&state=Minnesota&B1=Search MilitaryHistoryOnline], (accessed 9 December 2010) has submissions by people about their ancestors who served in the Civil War. | ||
*Dyer, Frederick H. ''A Compendium of the War of the Rebellion Compiled and Arranged from Official Records of the Federal and Confederate Armies : [Minnesota]''. (Bethesda, Maryland : University Publications of America, c1993). {{FHL|676745|item}}. FHL US/CAN Fiche 6084700. [http://www.worldcat.org/title/compendium-of-the-war-of-the-rebellion-compiled-and-arranged-from-official-records-of-the-federal-and-confederate-armies-minnesota/oclc/36950447&referer=brief_results Other libraries with this book].<br> | *Dyer, Frederick H. ''A Compendium of the War of the Rebellion Compiled and Arranged from Official Records of the Federal and Confederate Armies : [Minnesota]''. (Bethesda, Maryland : University Publications of America, c1993). {{FHL|676745|item}}. FHL US/CAN Fiche 6084700. [http://www.worldcat.org/title/compendium-of-the-war-of-the-rebellion-compiled-and-arranged-from-official-records-of-the-federal-and-confederate-armies-minnesota/oclc/36950447&referer=brief_results Other libraries with this book].<br> | ||
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=== References === | === References === | ||
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[[Category:Minnesota_-_Military_-_Civil_War,_1861-1865]] | [[Category:Minnesota_-_Military_-_Civil_War,_1861-1865]] | ||