8th Regiment, Michigan Infantry

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Brief History

The 8th Regiment , Michigan Infantry was organized at Grand Rapids and at Fort Wayne, Detroit, Michigan. It was mustered in September 23, 1861. It mustered out July 30, 1865 at Washington, D.C.

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

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 Genesee County - see Roster
Company B - Many men from Clinton County - see Roster
Company C - Many men from Gratiot County - see Roster
Company D - Many men from Kent County - see Roster
Company E - Many men from Ingham County - see Roster
Company F - Many men from Barry County - see Roster
Company G - Many men from Genesee County - see Roster
Company H - Many men from Montcalm County and Kent County - see Roster
Company I - Many men from Shiawassee County - see Roster
Company K - Many men from Jackson County and Lapeer County - see Roster
Unassigned Company - Many men from Lenawee County - see Roster
See Rosters, as there were men from many different Counties in these Companies

Source Material

• Michigan, and George H. Turner. "Record of Service of Michigan Volunteers in the Civil War, 1861-1865 [Eighth Infantry]"  (Lansing, Mich: Michigan Adjutant-General's Dept, 1905). Digital Copy. FHL Fiche 6084646 .  Other Libraries.
• Fox, Wells B. "What I Remember of the Great Rebellion"  (Lansing, Michigan: Darius D. Thorp, Printer and Binder, 1892). Digital Copy.  Digital Copy. FHL Fiche 6084648 .  Other Libraries.
• Canty, Cheryl and Wendy Bruce.  Diary of Col. William M. Fenton website. Transcription giving daily account of activities of the 8th Regiment Michigan Infantry.  (accessed June29, 2011)