2nd Regiment, Ohio Infantry

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Brief History

The 2nd Regiment, Ohio Infantry mustered in July 17 to September 20, 1861 at Camp Dennison, Ohio. It mustered out October 10, 1864, expiration of term. Recruits transferred to 18th Ohio Infantry and mustered out at Chattanooga, Tennessee.

Companies in this Regiment with the Counties of Origin

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-also known as Rover Guards - many men from Cincinnati

Company B-also known as Columbus Videttes

Company C-also known as Columbus Fencibles

Company D-also known as Zouave Guards - many men from Cincinnati

Company E-also known as Lafayette Guards - many men from Cincinnati

Company F-also known as Springfield Zouaves

Company G-also known as Pickaway Company

Company H-also known as Steubenville Company

Company I-also known as Covington Blues - many men from Miami County

Company K-also known as Pickaway Company

Company list from The Military History of Ohio. By H.H. Hardesty,  

as given on Larry Stevens' web page, 2nd Regiment, Ohio Infantry .

Other Sources

National Park Service, The Civil War Soldiers and Sailors System: (accessed 6 December 2010).