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 === Brief History  ===
-The 7th Kentucky volunteer Cavalry was organized at Paris, Kentucky, in August, 1862, under Colonel Leonidas Metcalfe. Unequipped and untrained they were sent into the battle of Big Hill, Kentucky, suffering great loss of officers and soldiers. Colonel Metcalfe resigned and the regiment, under the command of Col. Faulkner fought in many battles and won the commendation from the Commanding General.<ref>. Adjutant General, ''Report of the Adjutant General of the State of Kentucky'', Vol. 1, 1861-1866, (Frankfort, KY: Kentucky Yeoman Office, 1866) Pg., 208. {{FHL|51081|title-id|disp=FHL US/CAN book 976.9 M2r}}</ref> <br>
+The 8th Regiment, Kentucky Cavalry was organized at Russellsville, 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. <br>
 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, [http://www.itd.nps.gov/cwss/ The Civil War Soldiers and Sailors System], (accessed 6 December 2010).</ref>