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8th Georgia Cavalry
Company A
William Ledbetter Clifton - Private
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Contact Name: Patti Miller
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Date Added: 7/11/2009

Company C
John McMurrain - 4th Sergeant
Enlisted in the 62nd Cavalry on 1 Nov 1862. Transferred to this unit on 11 Jul 1864 as a full corporal. He was promoted to full 4th Sergeant.
Contact Name: Cheri Amarna
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Date Added: 2/19/2013

Company D
James Carter Newsome - Private
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Contact Name: Mark Taylor
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Date Added: 10/17/2005

Company F
John Lynch Martin, Jr. - Captain
Born Laurens County, GA in 1840, family owned Modena Plantation, Savannah. Originally a member of Oglethorpe Light Infantry and was seriously wounded at 1st Manassas and given medical discharge. He went home to Savannah and recovered and in 1863 organized a cavalry company in GA and rode to Virginia. Became 8th GA CAV. Took part in Wade Hampton Cattle Raid, Battle of Reames Station and many other actions. Was part of Pres. Davis' escort to Georgia. Married Eliz Wright, dau. of John B. Wright of Wrightsville. Founded UCV Camp Martin #964 in Johnson County, GA and was Asst Adjutant General of Georgia Division UCV. Lived at Buckeye Plantation in Wrightsville. Wrightsville was founded by his father-in-law Sen. John B. Wright. Died in Wrightsville and is buried there. Also had cotton brokerage business and town residence in Savannah. His father was from Cavan County Ireland and very prosperous planter.
Contact Name: Bob Thomas
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Date Added: 3/8/2013

Company G
Ira Akins - Sergeant
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Contact Name: Mark Anderson
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Date Added: 11/17/2007

Company H
James Daughtry - Private
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Contact Name: Vance Harris
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Date Added: 7/23/2004

Company H
curtis mitchell - Private
curtis started out joining the 62nd georgia cavalry in wayne co nc then was put into the 8th ga cavalry.
Contact Name: sherri mitchell
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Date Added: 2/17/2007

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