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=== Brief History  ===
=== Brief History  ===


The 55th Regiment, Ohio Infantry mustered in January 25, 1862 at Norwalk, Ohio. They were mustered out July 11, 1865 at Louisville, Kentucky. <ref>National Park Service, [https://www.nps.gov/civilwar/soldiers-and-sailors-database.htm The Civil War Soldiers and Sailors System], (accessed 6 December 2010).</ref><br>  
The 55th Regiment, Ohio Infantry mustered in January 25, 1862 at Norwalk, Ohio.&nbsp; They were mustered out July 11, 1865 at Louisville, Kentucky.&nbsp; <ref>National Park Service, [http://www.itd.nps.gov/cwss/ The Civil War Soldiers and Sailors System], (accessed 6 December 2010).</ref><br>  


For more information on the history of this unit, see:<br>  
For more information on the history of this unit, see:<br>  


*Larry Stevens' Ohio in the Civil War, [http://ohiocivilwar.com/cw55.html 55th Ohio Infantry]<br>  
*Larry Stevens' Ohio in the Civil War, [http://ohiocivilwar.com/cw55.html 55th Ohio Infantry]<br>  
*The Civil War Archive section, [http://www.civilwararchive.com/Unreghst/unohinf4.htm#55th 55th Regiment Infantry,] (accessed 30 August 2012).
*The Civil War&nbsp;Archive section, [http://www.civilwararchive.com/Unreghst/unohinf4.htm#55th 55th Regiment Infantry,] (accessed 30 August 2012).


=== Companies in this Regiment with the Counties of Origin  ===
=== Companies in this Regiment with the Counties of Origin  ===
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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.<br>  
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.<br>  


Company A - many men from [[Sandusky County, Ohio Genealogy|Sandusky County]],<ref>Homer Everett, ''History of Sandusky County'', (Cleveland, Ohio: H. Z. Williams, 1882), page 259. [http://archive.org/stream/HistoryOfSanduskyCountyOhioWithIllustrations1882/HistoryOfSanduskyCountyOhio1882#page/n258/mode/1up Internet Archive].</ref> [[Huron County, Ohio Genealogy|Huron County]], and [[Erie County, Ohio Genealogy|Erie County]].<ref>[http://archive.org/stream/historyoffirelan00will#page/68/mode/1up]''History of the Fire lands, comprising Huron and Erie'' page 69</ref><br>
Company A - many men from [[Sandusky County, Ohio|Sandusky County]].<ref>Homer Everett, ''History of Sandusky County'', (Cleveland, Ohio: H. Z. Williams, 1882), page 259. [http://archive.org/stream/HistoryOfSanduskyCountyOhioWithIllustrations1882/HistoryOfSanduskyCountyOhio1882#page/n258/mode/1up Internet Archive].</ref> See [http://archive.org/stream/HistoryOfSanduskyCountyOhioWithIllustrations1882/HistoryOfSanduskyCountyOhio1882#page/n258/mode/1up roster].<br>  
 
Company B - many men from Seneca County<ref>[http://archive.org/stream/historyofsenecac00lees#page/337/mode/1up]
''History of Seneca County, Ohio'' page 341</ref>
 
Company C - many men from Huron and Erie Counties<ref>[http://archive.org/stream/historyoffirelan00will#page/68/mode/1up]''History of the Fire lands, comprising Huron and Erie Counties] page 69</ref>
 
Company D - many men from Huron and Erie Counties<ref>[http://archive.org/stream/historyoffirelan00will#page/68/mode/1up]''History of the Fire lands, comprising Huron and Erie Counties'' page 69</ref>Seneca County<ref>[http://archive.org/stream/historyofsenecac00lees#page/337/mode/1up]''History of Seneca county, Ohio'' page 340</ref>
 
Company F - many men from [[Wyandot County, Ohio Genealogy|Wyandot County]].<ref>''History of Wyandot County'', (Chicago: Leggett, Conaway and Co., 1884), page 453-454. [http://archive.org/stream/historyofwyandot00legg#page/453/mode/1up Internet Archive].</ref> See [http://archive.org/stream/historyofwyandot00legg#page/453/mode/1up roster]. Seneca County<ref>[http://archive.org/stream/historyofsenecac00lees#page/337/mode/1up]''History of Seneca County Ohio'' page 340</ref><br>  
 
 
Company H - many men from Crawford County<ref>[http://archive.org/stream/cu31924012523464#page/n487/mode/1up]''History of Crawford County, Ohio, page 492''</ref>
 
Company I -  many men from Huron and Erie Counties<ref>[http://archive.org/stream/historyoffirelan00will#page/68/mode/1up]''History of the Fire lands, comprising Huron and Erie'' page 69</ref>
 
Company K - many men from [[Wyandot County, Ohio Genealogy|Wyandot County]].<ref>''History of Wyandot County'', (Chicago: Leggett, Conaway and Co., 1884), page 454. [http://archive.org/stream/historyofwyandot00legg#page/453/mode/1up Internet Archive].</ref> See [http://archive.org/stream/historyofwyandot00legg#page/454/mode/1up roster].


The [http://www.nps.gov/civilwar/soldiers-and-sailors-database.htm Civil War Soldiers and Sailors database] lists 2,220 men on its roster for this unit. [http://www.nps.gov/civilwar/search-soldiers.htm?submitted=1&SDunitCode=UOH0055RI Roster].
Company F - many men from [[Wyandot County, Ohio|Wyandot County]].<ref>''History of Wyandot County'', (Chicago: Leggett, Conaway and Co., 1884), page 453-454. [http://archive.org/stream/historyofwyandot00legg#page/453/mode/1up Internet Archive].</ref> See [http://archive.org/stream/historyofwyandot00legg#page/453/mode/1up roster].<br>


=== Regimental History and Roster  ===
Company H - many men from Crawford County<ref name="Crawford">[http://archive.org/stream/cu31924012523464#page/n487/mode/1up]
''History of Crawford County, Ohio, page 492''</ref>


*''Trials and triumphs : the record of the Fifty-Fifth Ohio Volunteer Infantry.'' By Hartwell Osborn. Chicago : A.C. McClurg & Co., 1904. '''''Online at:''''' [https://archive.org/details/trialsandtriump00osbogoog Internet Archive]
Company K - many men from [[Wyandot County, Ohio|Wyandot County]].<ref>''History of Wyandot County'', (Chicago: Leggett, Conaway and Co., 1884), page 454. [http://archive.org/stream/historyofwyandot00legg#page/453/mode/1up Internet Archive].</ref> See [http://archive.org/stream/historyofwyandot00legg#page/454/mode/1up roster].


=== Other Sources  ===
=== Other Sources  ===
*55th Ohio Regiment Infantry, [http://www.civilwarindex.com/armyoh/55th_oh_infantry.html Civil War Index], which includes history, battles, and roster with name, rank, age, date entered service, period of service and remarks.<br>


*[[Beginning United States Civil War Research|Beginning United States Civil War Research]] gives steps for finding information about a Civil War soldier. It covers the major records that should be used. Additional records are described in ‘Ohio in the Civil War’ and ‘United States Civil War, 1861 to 1865’ (see below).<br>
*[[Beginning United States Civil War Research|Beginning United States Civil War Research]] gives steps for finding information about a Civil War soldier. It covers the major records that should be used. Additional records are described in ‘Ohio in the Civil War’ and ‘United States Civil War, 1861 to 1865’ (see below).<br>


*National Park Service, [https://www.nps.gov/civilwar/soldiers-and-sailors-database.htm The Civil War Soldiers and Sailors System], is searchable by soldier's name and state. It contains basic facts about soldiers on both sides of the Civil War, a list of regiments, descriptions of significant battles, sources of the information, and suggestions for where to find additional information. <br>
*National Park Service, [http://www.itd.nps.gov/cwss/ The Civil War Soldiers and Sailors System], is searchable by soldier's name and state. It contains basic facts about soldiers on both sides of the Civil War, a list of regiments, descriptions of significant battles, sources of the information, and suggestions for where to find additional information. <br>


*[[Ohio in the Civil War|Ohio in the Civil War]] describes many Confederate and Union sources, specifically for Ohio, and how to find them.. These include compiled service records, pension records, rosters, cemetery records, Internet databases, published books, etc. <br>
*[[Ohio in the Civil War|Ohio in the Civil War]] describes many Confederate and Union sources, specifically for Ohio, and how to find them.. These include compiled service records, pension records, rosters, cemetery records, Internet databases, published books, etc. <br>


*[[United States Civil War, 1861 to 1865|United States Civil War, 1861 to 1865]] describes and explains United States and Confederate States records, rather than state records, and how to find them. These include veterans’ censuses, compiled service records, pension records, rosters, cemetery records, Internet databases, published books, etc. <br>
*[[United States Civil War, 1861 to 1865|United States Civil War, 1861 to 1865]] describes and explains United States and Confederate States records, rather than state records, and how to find them. These include veterans’ censuses, compiled service records, pension records, rosters, cemetery records, Internet databases, published books, etc. <br>
*Keesy, W. A. (William Allen). ''War as viewed from the ranks.'' (Bethesda, Maryland : University Publications of America, c1993), {{FSC|685907|item|disp=FS Library fiche 6118211 }}and ''War as viewed from the ranks : personal recollections of the War of the Rebellion by a private soldier.'' (Columbus, Ohio : Ohio Historical Society, 1988), {{FSC|547298|item|disp=FS Library film 1688769 Item 7}}
*Osborn, Hartwell. ''Trials and triumphs, the record of the Fifty-fifth Ohio volunteer infantry.'' (Washington [District of Columbia] : Filmed by the Library of Congress Photoduplication Service, 1988), {{FSC|547305|item|disp=FS Library film 1486450}} and (Bethesda, Maryland : University Publications of America, c1993), {{FSC|685993
|item|disp=FS Library Fiche 6118212}}


=== References  ===
=== References  ===

Revision as of 14:41, 23 January 2013

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Brief History[edit | edit source]

The 55th Regiment, Ohio Infantry mustered in January 25, 1862 at Norwalk, Ohio.  They were mustered out July 11, 1865 at Louisville, Kentucky.  [1]

For more information on the history of this unit, see:

Companies in this Regiment with the Counties of Origin[edit | edit source]

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 - many men from Sandusky County.[2] See roster.

Company F - many men from Wyandot County.[3] See roster.

Company H - many men from Crawford County[4]

Company K - many men from Wyandot County.[5] See roster.

Other Sources[edit | edit source]

  • Beginning United States Civil War Research gives steps for finding information about a Civil War soldier. It covers the major records that should be used. Additional records are described in ‘Ohio in the Civil War’ and ‘United States Civil War, 1861 to 1865’ (see below).
  • National Park Service, The Civil War Soldiers and Sailors System, is searchable by soldier's name and state. It contains basic facts about soldiers on both sides of the Civil War, a list of regiments, descriptions of significant battles, sources of the information, and suggestions for where to find additional information.
  • Ohio in the Civil War describes many Confederate and Union sources, specifically for Ohio, and how to find them.. These include compiled service records, pension records, rosters, cemetery records, Internet databases, published books, etc.
  • United States Civil War, 1861 to 1865 describes and explains United States and Confederate States records, rather than state records, and how to find them. These include veterans’ censuses, compiled service records, pension records, rosters, cemetery records, Internet databases, published books, etc.

References[edit | edit source]

  1. ↑ National Park Service, The Civil War Soldiers and Sailors System, (accessed 6 December 2010).
  2. ↑ Homer Everett, History of Sandusky County, (Cleveland, Ohio: H. Z. Williams, 1882), page 259. Internet Archive.
  3. ↑ History of Wyandot County, (Chicago: Leggett, Conaway and Co., 1884), page 453-454. Internet Archive.
  4. ↑ [1] History of Crawford County, Ohio, page 492
  5. ↑ History of Wyandot County, (Chicago: Leggett, Conaway and Co., 1884), page 454. Internet Archive.
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