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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<ref name="cwss">National Park Service, [https://www.nps.gov/civilwar/soldiers-and-sailors-database.htm The Civil War Soldiers and Sailors System] (accessed 4 November 2010).</ref>.<br>  
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<ref name="cwss">National Park Service, [https://www.nps.gov/civilwar/soldiers-and-sailors-database.htm The Civil War Soldiers and Sailors System] (accessed 4 November 2010).</ref>.<br>  


*For a history of this regiment see Michigan in the [http://www.michiganinthewar.org/cavalry/8thcav.htm Civil War Website ]which gives a brief history, places served, battles fought, commanders and company rosters.<br>
For more about the history of this unit, see:<br>
*The Civil War Archive section, [http://www.civilwararchive.com/Unreghst/unmicav.htm#8th 8th Regiment Cavalry], (accessed 12 July 2012).<br>
*[https://www.migenweb.org/michiganinthewar/cavalry/8thcav.htm 8th Regiment Michigan Volunteer Cavalry] at Michigan in the Civil War, MIGenWeb.
*[http://www.civilwararchive.com/Unreghst/unmicav.htm#8th 8th Regiment Cavalry] at The Civil War Archive.


=== Companies in this Regiment with the Counties of Origin  ===
=== Companies in this Regiment with the Counties of Origin  ===


The [http://www.nps.gov/civilwar/soldiers-and-sailors-database.htm Civil War Soldiers and Sailors database] lists 5,161 men on its roster for this unit. [http://www.nps.gov/civilwar/search-soldiers.htm?submitted=1&SDunitCode=UMI0008RC Roster].
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. If you are unsure which company your ancestor was in, try the company recruited in his county first. <br>
 
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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.  
*8th Regiment Michigan Cavalry [https://www.migenweb.org/michiganinthewar/cavalry/8cava.htm Rosters] at Michigan in the Civil War, MIGenWeb.<br>
 
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Company A - Many men from [[Calhoun County, Michigan Genealogy|Calhoun County]] - see [http://www.michiganinthewar.org/cavalry/8cava.htm Roster]<br>  
Companies and general counties of enlistment:<br>
 
*Company A - Men from [[Calhoun County, Michigan Genealogy|Calhoun County]]
Company B - Many men from [[Branch County, Michigan Genealogy|Branch County]] - see [http://www.michiganinthewar.org/cavalry/8cavb.htm Roster]<br>
*Company B - Men from [[Branch County, Michigan Genealogy|Branch County]]
 
*Company C - Men from [[Oakland County, Michigan Genealogy|Oakland County]]
Company C - Many men from [[Oakland County, Michigan Genealogy|Oakland County]] - see [http://www.michiganinthewar.org/cavalry/8cavc.htm Roster]<br>
*Company D - Men from [[Macomb County, Michigan Genealogy|Macomb County]]
 
*Company E - Men from [[Lapeer County, Michigan Genealogy|Lapeer County]]
Company D - Many men from [[Macomb County, Michigan Genealogy|Macomb County]] - see [http://www.michiganinthewar.org/cavalry/8cavd.htm Roster]<br>
*Company F - Men from [[Allegan County, Michigan Genealogy|Allegan County]] and [[Kalamazoo County, Michigan Genealogy|Kalamazoo County]]
 
*Company G - Men from [[Macomb County, Michigan Genealogy|Macomb County]] and [[Jackson County, Michigan Genealogy|Jackson County]]
Company E - Many men from [[Lapeer County, Michigan Genealogy|Lapeer County]] - see [http://www.michiganinthewar.org/cavalry/8cave.htm Roster]<br>
*Company H - Men from [[St. Clair County, Michigan Genealogy|St. Clair County]]
 
*Company I - Men from [[Wayne County, Michigan Genealogy|Wayne County]]
Company F - Many men from [[Allegan County, Michigan Genealogy|Allegan County and]] [[Kalamazoo County, Michigan Genealogy|Kalamazoo County]] - see [http://www.michiganinthewar.org/cavalry/8cavf.htm Roster]<br>
*Company K - Men from [[Macomb County, Michigan Genealogy|Macomb County]] and [[Oakland County, Michigan Genealogy|Oakland County]]
 
*Company L - Men from [[St. Clair County, Michigan Genealogy|St. Clair County]]
Company G - Many men from [[Macomb County, Michigan Genealogy|Macomb County]] and [[Jackson County, Michigan Genealogy|Jackson County]] - see [http://www.michiganinthewar.org/cavalry/8cavg.htm Roster]<br>
*Company M - Men from [[Branch County, Michigan Genealogy|Branch County]]
 
*Unassigned Company - Men from [[Jackson County, Michigan Genealogy|Jackson County]]
Company H - Many men from [[St. Clair County, Michigan Genealogy|St. Clair County]] - see [http://www.michiganinthewar.org/cavalry/8cavh.htm Roster]<br>
 
Company I - Many men from [[Wayne County, Michigan Genealogy|Wayne County]] - see [http://www.michiganinthewar.org/cavalry/8cavi.htm Roster]<br>
 
Company K - Many men from [[Macomb County, Michigan Genealogy|Macomb County]] and [[Oakland County, Michigan Genealogy|Oakland County]] - see [http://www.michiganinthewar.org/cavalry/8cavk.htm Roster]<br>
 
Company L - Many men from [[St. Clair County, Michigan Genealogy|St. Clair County]] - see [http://www.michiganinthewar.org/cavalry/8cavl.htm Roster]<br>
 
Company M - Many men from [[Branch County, Michigan Genealogy|Branch County]] - see [http://www.michiganinthewar.org/cavalry/8cavm.htm Roster]<br>
 
Unassigned Company - Many men from [[Jackson County, Michigan Genealogy|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.
See Rosters, as there were men from many different Counties in these Companies.
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*[[United States Civil War, 1861 to 1865|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. <br>
*[[United States Civil War, 1861 to 1865|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. <br>


*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). {{FSC|674878|item|disp= FS Library Fiche 6084615}} .  [http://www.worldcat.org/title/record-of-service-of-michigan-volunteers-in-the-civil-war-1861-1865-eighth-cavalry/oclc/36553837&referer=brief_results Other Libraries]. <br>
*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). {{FSC|674878|item|disp= FS Library film 6084615}}(*); {{WorldCat|36553837|disp=At various libraries (WorldCat)}}.
 
*[http://tinyurl.com/3sf8ygq Seeking Michigan website.]  Gives History of the 8th Regiment Michigan Cavalry.  Some Photos and other documents.  (Accessed June 29, 2011) <br>


*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). [http://tinyurl.com/3mlu5xg Digital Copy.]  [https://www.archive.org/details/withtouchofelb00well Digital Copy.] {{FSC|674888|item|disp=FS Library Fiche 6084616}}. [http://www.worldcat.org/title/with-touch-of-elbow-or-death-before-dishonor-a-thrilling-narrative-of-adventure-on-land-and-sea/oclc/3460763&referer=brief_results Other Libraries] <br>
*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). {{FSC|674888|item|disp=FS Library film 6084616}}(*); {{WorldCat|3460763|disp=At various libraries (WorldCat)}}. '''''Online at:''''' [https://archive.org/details/withtouchofelb00well Internet Archive]. 


=== References  ===
=== References  ===

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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 more about the history of this unit, see:

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. If you are unsure which company your ancestor was in, try the company recruited in his county first.

  • 8th Regiment Michigan Cavalry Rosters at Michigan in the Civil War, MIGenWeb.


Companies and general counties of enlistment:

See Rosters, as there were men from many different Counties in these Companies.

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 ‘Michigan 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.
  • Michigan in the Civil War describes many Confederate and Union sources, specifically for Michigan, 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]

  1. ↑ National Park Service, The Civil War Soldiers and Sailors System (accessed 4 November 2010).

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