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''[[United States of America|United States]] [[Image:Gotoarrow.png]] [[United States Military Records|U.S. Military]] [[Image:Gotoarrow.png]] [[Ohio|Ohio]] [[Image:Gotoarrow.png]] [[Ohio Military Records|Ohio Military]] [[Image:Gotoarrow.png]] [[Ohio in the Civil War]] [[Image:Gotoarrow.png]] [[Ohio Civil War Union Units 9th through 22nd]] [[Image:Gotoarrow.png]]12th Regiment, Ohio Cavalry'' | |||
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=== Brief History === | === Brief History === | ||
The 12th Regiment, Ohio Cavalry mustered in November 24, 1863 at Cleveland, Ohio. | The 12th Regiment, Ohio Cavalry mustered in November 24, 1863 at Cleveland, Ohio. They were mustered out November 14, 1865. <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/cwc12.html 12th Ohio Cavalry ] <br> | *Larry Stevens' Ohio in the Civil War, [http://ohiocivilwar.com/cwc12.html 12th Ohio Cavalry ] <br> | ||
*The Civil War Archive section, [http://www.civilwararchive.com/Unreghst/unohcav.htm#12th 12th Regiment Cavalry], (accessed 23 August 2012). | *The Civil War Archive section, [http://www.civilwararchive.com/Unreghst/unohcav.htm#12th 12th Regiment Cavalry], (accessed 23 August 2012).<br> | ||
=== 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. | 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 - Raised mostly in [[Crawford County, Ohio | Company A - Raised mostly in [[Crawford County, Ohio|Crawford County]]<ref name="Mason p12" /> | ||
Company B - Raised in Salem, [[Columbiana County, Ohio | Company B - Raised in Salem, [[Columbiana County, Ohio|Columbiana County]]<ref name="Mason p12">Frank H. Mason, ''The Twelfth Ohio Cavalry : a Record of its Organization and Services in the War of the Rebellion : Together with a Complete Roster of the Regiment'', (Cleveland, Ohio : Nevins' Steam Print. House, 1871), p. 12.</ref> | ||
Company C - Raised in [[Champaign County, Ohio | Company C - Raised in [[Champaign County, Ohio|Champaign County]] and [[Logan County, Ohio|Logan County]]<ref name="Mason p12" /> | ||
Company D - Raised in [[Franklin County, Ohio | Company D - Raised in [[Franklin County, Ohio|Franklin County]]<ref name="Mason p12" /> | ||
Company E - Raised in [[Summit County, Ohio | Company E - Raised in [[Summit County, Ohio|Summit County]], [[Mahoning County, Ohio|Mahoning County]], and [[Highland County, Ohio|Highland County]]<ref name="Mason p12" /> | ||
Company F - Raised in [[Cuyahoga County, Ohio | Company F - Raised in [[Cuyahoga County, Ohio|Cuyahoga County]], [[Lorain County, Ohio|Lorain County]], and [[Hancock County, Ohio|Hancock County]]<ref name="Mason p12" /> | ||
Company G - Raised in [[Ottawa County, Ohio | Company G - Raised in [[Ottawa County, Ohio|Ottawa County]], [[Defiance County, Ohio|Defiance County]], [[Allen County, Ohio|Allen County]], [[Putnam County, Ohio|Putnam County]], and [[Richland County, Ohio|Richland County]],<ref name="Mason p12" /> also had many men from [[Hancock County, Ohio|Hancock County]]<ref>''History of Hancock County, Ohio : containing a history of the county, its townships, towns, villages,...'', (Chicago : Warner, Beers and Co., 1886), p. 339. Digital version in [http://archive.org/stream/historyofhancock00brow#page/339/mode/1up Internet Archive]. Also on {{FHL|225212|item|disp=FHL film 931795}}</ref> | ||
Company H - Raised in [[Guernsey County, Ohio | Company H - Raised in [[Guernsey County, Ohio|Guernsey County]] and [[Harrison County, Ohio|Harrison County]]<ref name="Mason p12" /> | ||
Company I - Raised in [[Erie County, Ohio | Company I - Raised in [[Erie County, Ohio|Erie County]] and [[Tuscarawas County, Ohio|Tuscarawas County]]<ref name="Mason p12" /> | ||
Company K - Raised in [[Shelby County, Ohio | Company K - Raised in [[Shelby County, Ohio|Shelby County]], [[Miami County, Ohio|Miami County]], and [[Montgomery County, Ohio|Montgomery County]]<ref name="Mason p12" /> | ||
Company L - Raised in [[Vinton County, Ohio | Company L - Raised in [[Vinton County, Ohio|Vinton County]] and [[Highland County, Ohio|Highland County]]<ref name="Mason p12" /> | ||
Company M - Raised mostly in [[Fairfield County, Ohio | Company M - Raised mostly in [[Fairfield County, Ohio|Fairfield County]]<ref name="Mason p12" /> | ||
The [http://www.nps.gov/civilwar/soldiers-and-sailors-database.htm Civil War Soldiers and Sailors database] lists 2,162 men on its roster for this unit. [http://www.nps.gov/civilwar/search-soldiers.htm?submitted=1&SDunitCode=UOH0012RC Roster].<br> | The [http://www.nps.gov/civilwar/soldiers-and-sailors-database.htm Civil War Soldiers and Sailors database] lists 2,162 men on its roster for this unit. [http://www.nps.gov/civilwar/search-soldiers.htm?submitted=1&SDunitCode=UOH0012RC Roster].<br> | ||
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*[[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, [ | *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> | ||
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*12th Regiment, Ohio Cavalry, [http://www.civilwarindex.com/armyoh/rosters/12th_oh_cavalry_roster.pdf Civil War Index], which includes history, battles, and roster with name, rank, age, date entered service, period of service and remarks.<br> | *12th Regiment, Ohio Cavalry, [http://www.civilwarindex.com/armyoh/rosters/12th_oh_cavalry_roster.pdf Civil War Index], which includes history, battles, and roster with name, rank, age, date entered service, period of service and remarks.<br> | ||
*12th O. V. C. Association. Reunion 34th : 1919 : Columbus, Ohio). ''Minutes of the 34th annual reunion of the 12th O. V. C. Association : held in Memorial Building, Columbus, Ohio, September 9, 1919.'' (Bethesda, Maryland : University Publications of America, c1993), {{ | *12th O. V. C. Association. Reunion 34th : 1919 : Columbus, Ohio). ''Minutes of the 34th annual reunion of the 12th O. V. C. Association : held in Memorial Building, Columbus, Ohio, September 9, 1919.'' (Bethesda, Maryland : University Publications of America, c1993), {{FHL|681029|item|disp=FHL fiche 6118124}}<br> | ||
*Frank H. Mason. ''The Twelfth Ohio Cavalry : a record of its organization and services in the War of the Rebellion : together with a complete roster of the regiment.'' (Cleveland, Ohio : Nevins' Steam Print. House, 1871). Digital version on [https://archive.org/stream/twelfthohiocaval00maso#page/n6/mode/1up Internet Archive]. Also on {{ | *Frank H. Mason. ''The Twelfth Ohio Cavalry : a record of its organization and services in the War of the Rebellion : together with a complete roster of the regiment.'' (Cleveland, Ohio : Nevins' Steam Print. House, 1871). Digital version on [https://archive.org/stream/twelfthohiocaval00maso#page/n6/mode/1up Internet Archive]. Also on {{FHL|681044|item|disp=FHL fiche 6118125}} and {{FHL|625652|item|disp=FHL 1film 688760 Item 17}} | ||
*Sheldon, R. H. ''History of the Twelfth Ohio Cavalry''. (Philadelphia: Grand army scout and soldiers' mail, 1885). [http://tinyurl.com/49h5j24 Libraries with book]. | *Sheldon, R. H. ''History of the Twelfth Ohio Cavalry''. (Philadelphia: Grand army scout and soldiers' mail, 1885). [http://tinyurl.com/49h5j24 Libraries with book]. | ||
*United States. Army. Ohio Cavalry Regiment, 12th (1861-1865). ''Proceedings of the 1st, 22nd through 25th annual reunions, 12th Ohio Volunteer Cavalry.'' (Columbus, Ohio : Filmed by the Ohio Historical Society, 1988), {{ | *United States. Army. Ohio Cavalry Regiment, 12th (1861-1865). ''Proceedings of the 1st, 22nd through 25th annual reunions, 12th Ohio Volunteer Cavalry.'' (Columbus, Ohio : Filmed by the Ohio Historical Society, 1988), {{FHL|625648|item|disp=FHL film 1688760 Items 13-16}} | ||
=== References === | === References === | ||
Revision as of 08:45, 28 March 2014
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U.S. Military Ohio Ohio Military Ohio in the Civil War Ohio Civil War Union Units 9th through 22nd 12th Regiment, Ohio Cavalry
Brief History[edit | edit source]
The 12th Regiment, Ohio Cavalry mustered in November 24, 1863 at Cleveland, Ohio. They were mustered out November 14, 1865. [1]
For more information on the history of this unit, see:
- Larry Stevens' Ohio in the Civil War, 12th Ohio Cavalry
- The Civil War Archive section, 12th Regiment Cavalry, (accessed 23 August 2012).
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 - Raised mostly in Crawford County[2]
Company B - Raised in Salem, Columbiana County[2]
Company C - Raised in Champaign County and Logan County[2]
Company D - Raised in Franklin County[2]
Company E - Raised in Summit County, Mahoning County, and Highland County[2]
Company F - Raised in Cuyahoga County, Lorain County, and Hancock County[2]
Company G - Raised in Ottawa County, Defiance County, Allen County, Putnam County, and Richland County,[2] also had many men from Hancock County[3]
Company H - Raised in Guernsey County and Harrison County[2]
Company I - Raised in Erie County and Tuscarawas County[2]
Company K - Raised in Shelby County, Miami County, and Montgomery County[2]
Company L - Raised in Vinton County and Highland County[2]
Company M - Raised mostly in Fairfield County[2]
The Civil War Soldiers and Sailors database lists 2,162 men on its roster for this unit. 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.
- 12th Regiment, Ohio Cavalry, Civil War Index, which includes history, battles, and roster with name, rank, age, date entered service, period of service and remarks.
- 12th O. V. C. Association. Reunion 34th : 1919 : Columbus, Ohio). Minutes of the 34th annual reunion of the 12th O. V. C. Association : held in Memorial Building, Columbus, Ohio, September 9, 1919. (Bethesda, Maryland : University Publications of America, c1993), FHL fiche 6118124
- Frank H. Mason. The Twelfth Ohio Cavalry : a record of its organization and services in the War of the Rebellion : together with a complete roster of the regiment. (Cleveland, Ohio : Nevins' Steam Print. House, 1871). Digital version on Internet Archive. Also on FHL fiche 6118125 and FHL 1film 688760 Item 17
- Sheldon, R. H. History of the Twelfth Ohio Cavalry. (Philadelphia: Grand army scout and soldiers' mail, 1885). Libraries with book.
- United States. Army. Ohio Cavalry Regiment, 12th (1861-1865). Proceedings of the 1st, 22nd through 25th annual reunions, 12th Ohio Volunteer Cavalry. (Columbus, Ohio : Filmed by the Ohio Historical Society, 1988), FHL film 1688760 Items 13-16
References[edit | edit source]
- ↑ National Park Service, The Civil War Soldiers and Sailors System, (accessed 6 December 2010).
- ↑ 2.00 2.01 2.02 2.03 2.04 2.05 2.06 2.07 2.08 2.09 2.10 2.11 Frank H. Mason, The Twelfth Ohio Cavalry : a Record of its Organization and Services in the War of the Rebellion : Together with a Complete Roster of the Regiment, (Cleveland, Ohio : Nevins' Steam Print. House, 1871), p. 12.
- ↑ History of Hancock County, Ohio : containing a history of the county, its townships, towns, villages,..., (Chicago : Warner, Beers and Co., 1886), p. 339. Digital version in Internet Archive. Also on FHL film 931795