8th Missouri Infantry

My father's great uncle, Syver Evenson, aka Samuel Evenson, enlisted in the 8th Reg. Missouri Infantry, from Houston County, Minnesota, with several other young men from the area. Can someone explain the recruitment practice where recently arrived Norwegian immigrants would end up enlisting for a Missouri Regiment? This has always baffled the family. Thanks for your help.

Born 1844 in Brimfield Township, Peoria Co., IL and joined unit to fight on Union side. Died in 1903 and is buried in French Grove Cemetery, Peoria, IL.

Napoleon B. Wilson joined the 8th Regiment, Missouri State Militia Cavalry in 1861. He was killed during the 2nd day of battle (March 7, 1862) @ Pea Ridge, Arkansas. The location of his burial is unknown.

son of Travis Cox,(b Somerset, Pulaski Co., KY ). US Calvary. Also, John Sidney brother of Benton's served in the civil war. He was from Cole Co., Mo. but do not know what regiment.

Enlisted 12 June 1861 under command of William A Johnson. Served one year before transferring to US Volunteers as Captain, aide-de-camp General Rufus Saxton.

I have photo's of some of Daniel Ellington's Muster-In Rolls and Muster-Out Rolls. Plus his honorable discharge, and misc other things.

He enlisted at Peoria, IL, June 19, 1861 as a private in H Co of the 8th Regt of Missouri Vol (Inf) (8th Missouri Volunteers from the Peoria county area) and was 20 years old. He was mustered at St. Louis Arsenal July 9, 1861 and was injured at Paducah, KY Nov 1861. He was sent to St. John's USA Hospital, Paducah, KY, Feb 16, 1862, until release from active duty. (In Aug 1862, he was listed as missing and charged with desertion, although charges were dropped since he had been discharged) He had light complexion, blue eyes and light hair. He was released from service as disabled July 1, 1862, because of a Inguinal Hernia contracted while on duty. He was a member of GAR Post 67 of Peoria after Dec 31, 1882. He died at 519 N Central, Glendale, CA

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Alternate name Henry/Ekert. Went by Thomas after the War. Thought to have deserted in Memphis Tennessee.