8th Regiment, Michigan Cavalry

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Brief History
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. For a history of this regiment see Michigan in the Civil War Websitewhich 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 Calhoun County - see Roster Company B - Many men from Branch County - see Roster Company C - Many men from Oakland County - see Roster Company D - Many men from Macomb County - see Roster Company E - Many men from Lapeer County - see Roster Company F - Many men from Allegan and Kalamazoo Counties - see Roster Company G - Many men from Macomb and Jackson Counties - see Roster Company H - Many men from St. Clair County - see Roster Company I - Many men from Wayne County - see Roster Company K - Many men from Macomb and Oakland Counties - see Roster Company L - Many men from St. Clair County - see Roster Company M - Many men from Branch County - see Roster Unassigned Company - Many men from Jackson County - see Roster See Rosters, as there were men from many different Counties in these Companies

Source Material

 * 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). Digital Copy.  Digital Copy.   .  Other Libraries
 * 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).
 * Seeking Michigan website. Gives History of the 8th Regiment Michigan Cavalry.  Some Photos and other documents.  (Accessed June 29, 2011)