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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. | ||
The 36th Regiment was recruited from several counties in southeastern Ohio,<br> | The 36th Regiment was recruited from several counties in southeastern Ohio,<br> | ||
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Company A - many men from Lowell, [[ | Company A - many men from Lowell, [[Washington County, Ohio#Military|Washington County]]<br>Company B - many men from [[Athens County, Ohio#Military|Athens County]] and [[Gallia County, Ohio#Military|Gallia County]]<br>Company C - many men from [[Athens County, Ohio#Military|Athens County]]<br>Company D - many men from [[Jackson County, Ohio#Military|Jackson County]]<br>Company E - many men from [[Monroe County, Ohio#Military|Monroe County]]<br>Company F - many men from [[Washington County, Ohio#Military|Washington County]]<br>Company G "Salem Light Guard" - many men from [[Washington County, Ohio#Military|Washington County]] and [[Columbiana County, Ohio#Military|Columbiana County]]<br>Company H - many men from [[Meigs County, Ohio#Military|Meigs County]]<br>Company I - many men from [[Montgomery County, Ohio#Military|Montgomery County]]<br>Company K - many men from [[Jackson County, Ohio#Military|Jackson County]] | ||
County listing from Steve Ward's ''Buckeyes All'', Part II Revised as shown on [http://www.ohiocivilwar.com/cw36.html Larry Steven's web site].<br><br> | County listing from Steve Ward's ''Buckeyes All'', Part II Revised as shown on [http://www.ohiocivilwar.com/cw36.html Larry Steven's web site].<br><br> | ||
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[[Category:Ohio_- | [[Category:Ohio_-_Military]] | ||
Revision as of 16:37, 9 December 2010
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Brief History[edit | edit source]
The 36th Regiment mustered in July 30-August 31, 1861 at Marietta, Ohio. The regiment consolidated with 34th Ohio Infantry February 22, 1865. It mustered out July 27, 1865 at Wheeling, West Virginia.
The Wikipedia article, 36th Ohio Infantry, has additional history and other information about this regiment.
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.
The 36th Regiment was recruited from several counties in southeastern Ohio,
Company A - many men from Lowell, Washington County
Company B - many men from Athens County and Gallia County
Company C - many men from Athens County
Company D - many men from Jackson County
Company E - many men from Monroe County
Company F - many men from Washington County
Company G "Salem Light Guard" - many men from Washington County and Columbiana County
Company H - many men from Meigs County
Company I - many men from Montgomery County
Company K - many men from Jackson County
County listing from Steve Ward's Buckeyes All, Part II Revised as shown on Larry Steven's web site.