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 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 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 and Kent Counties - see Roster Company I - Many men from Shiawasee County - see Roster Company K - Many men from Jackson and Lapeer Counties - 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.  .  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.  .  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)