8th Regiment, Alabama Cavalry (Livingston's)

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Brief History
8th (Livingstone's) Cavalry Regiment completed its organization at Gadsden Alabama, during the spring of 1864. Later the unit was assigned to General Clanton's Brigade, Department of Alabama, Mississippi, and East Louisiana. By February, 1865, its strength had grown to 600, but after skirmishing in Alabama, few were present when the regiment surrendered at Gainesville in May.

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.

Other Sources
National Park Service, The Civil War Soldiers and Sailors System, is searchable by soldier's name and state. It contains basic facts about soldiers on both sides of the Civil War, a list of regiments, descriptions of significant battles, sources of the information, and suggestions for where to find additional information.