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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]]7th Regiment, Ohio Infantry'' | ''[[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]]7th Regiment, Ohio Infantry'' | ||
=== Brief History === | === Brief History === | ||
The 7th Regiment, Ohio Infantry mustered in June 16, 1861 at Camp Dennison, Ohio. They were mustered out July 6, 1864 <ref>National Park Service, [http://www.itd.nps.gov/cwss/ The Civil War Soldiers and Sailors System], (accessed 6 December 2010).</ref> | The 7th Regiment, Ohio Infantry mustered in June 16, 1861 at Camp Dennison, Ohio. They were mustered out July 6, 1864 <ref>National Park Service, [http://www.itd.nps.gov/cwss/ The Civil War Soldiers and Sailors System], (accessed 6 December 2010).</ref> | ||
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=== 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. | ||
<br> | Three Years Service:<br>Company A - Also known as "Cleveland Zouave Light Guards". Many men from Cleveland, Cuyahoga County.<br>Company B - Also known as "Sprague Zouave Cadets". Many men from Cleveland, Cuyahoga County.<br>Company C - Also known as "Monroe Rifles", a.k.a. "Roundheads", a.k.a. "The Praying Company". Many men from Oberlin, Lorain County.<br>Company D - Also known as "Painesville Union Guards". Many men from Lake County.<br>Company E - Also known as "Huron Infantry". Many men from Erie County.<br>Company F - Also known as "Franklin Rifles". Many men from Franklin Mills, Portage County.<br>Company G - Also known as "Tyler Guards". Many men from Ravenna, Portage County.<br>Company H - Company A of Warren. a.k.a. "Warren Infantry". Many men from Warren, Trumbull County.<br>Company I - Also known as "Union Guards". Many men from Youngstown, Mahoning County and "Mahoning Guards". Many men from Mahoning County.<br>Company K - Also known as "National Guards". Many men from Cleveland, Cuyahoga County.<br> | ||
<br> | County listing from Steve Ward's ''Buckeyes All'', Part I Revised, as given on Larry Stevens' web page, [http://ohiocivilwar.com/cw7.html 7th Ohio Infantry]. (accessed on March 21,2011) <br><br> | ||
=== Other Sources === | === Other Sources === | ||
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National Park Service, [http://www.itd.nps.gov/cwss/ The Civil War Soldiers and Sailors System], (accessed 6 December 2010). <br> | National Park Service, [http://www.itd.nps.gov/cwss/ The Civil War Soldiers and Sailors System], (accessed 6 December 2010). <br> | ||
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=== References === | === References === | ||
Revision as of 14:07, 21 March 2011
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Brief History[edit | edit source]
The 7th Regiment, Ohio Infantry mustered in June 16, 1861 at Camp Dennison, Ohio. They were mustered out July 6, 1864 [1]
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.
Three Years Service:
Company A - Also known as "Cleveland Zouave Light Guards". Many men from Cleveland, Cuyahoga County.
Company B - Also known as "Sprague Zouave Cadets". Many men from Cleveland, Cuyahoga County.
Company C - Also known as "Monroe Rifles", a.k.a. "Roundheads", a.k.a. "The Praying Company". Many men from Oberlin, Lorain County.
Company D - Also known as "Painesville Union Guards". Many men from Lake County.
Company E - Also known as "Huron Infantry". Many men from Erie County.
Company F - Also known as "Franklin Rifles". Many men from Franklin Mills, Portage County.
Company G - Also known as "Tyler Guards". Many men from Ravenna, Portage County.
Company H - Company A of Warren. a.k.a. "Warren Infantry". Many men from Warren, Trumbull County.
Company I - Also known as "Union Guards". Many men from Youngstown, Mahoning County and "Mahoning Guards". Many men from Mahoning County.
Company K - Also known as "National Guards". Many men from Cleveland, Cuyahoga County.
County listing from Steve Ward's Buckeyes All, Part I Revised, as given on Larry Stevens' web page, 7th Ohio Infantry. (accessed on March 21,2011)
Other Sources[edit | edit source]
National Park Service, The Civil War Soldiers and Sailors System, (accessed 6 December 2010).
References[edit | edit source]
- ↑ National Park Service, The Civil War Soldiers and Sailors System, (accessed 6 December 2010).