8th Regiment, South Carolina Infantry

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Brief History
The 8th Regiment South Carolina Infantry was also known as the 8th Regiment, South Carolina Volunteers. It was organized for twelve months of service on April 13, 1861 with ten companies, A to K at Marion, South Carolina. It was reorganized for the War, May 13, 1862 with two additional companies, L and M. About April 9, 1865, the 8th Regiment South Carolina infantry was consolidated with the 3rd Regiment South Carolina Infantry, the 3rd Battalion South Carolina Infantry and a part of Blanchard's South Carolina Reserves and formed the new 3rd Regiment South Carolina Infantry. This unit surrendered with the Army of Tennessee.

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.

Men in this unit were from Darlington and Marion Districts.

Other Sources

 * Dickert, D Augustus. History of Kershaw's Brigade : With Complete Roll of Companies, Biographical Sketches, Incidents, Anecdotes, etc (Dayton, Ohio : Press of Morningside Bookshop, 1976), 583 pages. Includes a description of activities of Kershaw's Brigade in the South Carolina 8th Infantry Regiment. Includes a roster on pages 545-583. Digital Copies at GoogleandInternet Archives. Book also available through these libraries.