Wondering if there is a listing of the companies that made up the various infantry, artillery, cavalry, units formed in Louisiana are noted as being militia company prior to the war or a volunteer company raised once the war started? I know each parish was 'supposed' to have a militia unit (per militia rules).

Am keenly interested in Companies E (Franklin Sharpshooters) and F (Opalousas Guards) of the 8th Louisiana. Were they militia or volunteer. Am pretty sure Co F was a volunteer company, but not so sure about Co E. Just looking for confirmation.

JIM T