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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 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 | Company A - also known as "Pope's Escort" - many men from [[Fayette County, Ohio#Military|Fayette County]].<br>Company B - also known as "Laughlin's Cavalry" - many men from [[Guernsey County, Ohio#Military|Guernsey County]] and [[Muskingum County, Ohio#Military|Muskingum County]].<br>Company C - also known as "Pope's Escort" and "Shield's Body Guard" - many men from [[Hamilton County, Ohio#Military|Hamilton County]], [[Highland County, Ohio#Military|Highland County]] and [[Pickaway County, Ohio#Military|Pickaway County]].<br>Company D - many men from [[Licking County, Ohio#Military|Licking County]] and [[Union County, Ohio#Military|Union County]]. <br>Company E - many men from [[Gallia County, Ohio#Military|Gallia County]] and [[Pickaway County, Ohio#Military|Pickaway County]].<br>Company F - many men from [[Ashtabula County, Ohio#Military|Ashtabula County]], [[Fairfield County, Ohio#Military|Fairfield County]], [[Franklin County, Ohio#Military|Franklin County]] and [[Licking County, Ohio#Military|Licking County]].<br>Company G - many men from Clermont, [[Hamilton County, Ohio#Military|Hamilton County]] and [[Warren County, Ohio#Military|Warren County]].<br>Company H - many men from Hillsboro, [[Highland County, Ohio#Military|Highland County]].<br>Company I - many men from [[Miami County, Ohio#Military|Miami County]].<br>Company K - organized at Plain City with men from [[Franklin County, Ohio#Military|Franklin County]], [[Madison County, Ohio#Military|Madison County]] and [[Union County, Ohio#Military|Union County]].<br>Company L - also known as "Thomas' Escort" or, "General George Thomas' Bodyguard" - many men from [[Washington County, Ohio#Military|Washington County]].<br>Company M - many men from [[Ross County, Ohio#Military|Ross County]]. | ||
County listing from Steve Ward's ''Buckeyes All,'' Part I Revised, on Larry Steven's [http:// | County listing from Steve Ward's ''Buckeyes All,'' Part I Revised, as seen on Larry Steven's site, [http://ohiocivilwar.com/cwc1.html 1st Ohio Cavalry ](accessed 30 December 2010).<br><br> | ||
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