8th Regiment, New York State Militia (3 months, 1861)

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Brief History
The 8th Regiment, New York State Militia (3 months, 1861)They were organized for three months' United States service April, 1861 and mustered out at New York City August 2, 1861.

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.