8th Regiment, Iowa Cavalry

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Brief History
This Unit was organized at Davenport September 30, 1863. They mustered out August 13, 1865.


 * The Civil War Archive section, 8th Regiment Infantry, (accessed1 March 2013).


 * The Wikipedia article, 8th Iowa Volunteer Infantry Regiment, (accessed 1 March 2013).

Companies in this Regiment with the Counties of Origin
The Civil War Soldiers and Sailors database lists 1,763 men on its roster for this unit. Roster. This Unit is listed as 'UIA0008RC'.

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 F - Many men from Appanoose County. Roster

Company G

Company H - Many men from Appanoose County. Roster