8th Regiment, Michigan Infantry
United States U.S. Military
Michigan
Michigan Military
Michigan in the Civil War
8th Regiment, Michigan Infantry
Brief History[edit | edit source]
For a history of this regiment see Michigan in the Civil War Website which gives a brief history, places served, battles fought, commanders and company rosters.
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. However if you are unsure which company your ancestor was in, try the company recruited in his county first.
Company A - Many men from
Company B - Many men from
Company C - Many men from
Company D - Many men from
Company E - Many men from
Company F - Many men from
Company G - Many men from
Company H - Many men from
Company I - Many men from
Company K - Many men from
Company L - Many men from
Company M - Many men from
Unassigned Company - Many men from
See Rosters, as there were men from many different Counties in these Companies
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