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The 16th Regiment, Ohio Infantry mustered in September 23-December 2, 1861at Camp Tiffin, Wooster Camp Chase, and Zanesville. They were mustered out October 31, 1864 at Columbus, Ohio. <ref>National Park Service, [http://www.itd.nps.gov/cwss/ The Civil War Soldiers and Sailors System], (accessed 6 December 2010).</ref> | The 16th Regiment, Ohio Infantry mustered in September 23-December 2, 1861at Camp Tiffin, Wooster Camp Chase, and Zanesville. They were mustered out October 31, 1864 at Columbus, Ohio. <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. | ||
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Three Years Service:<br>Company A - Many men from Muskingum and Wayne Counties.<br>Company B - Many men from Ashland and Holmes Counties.<br>Company C - Many men from Wayne County.<br>Company D - Many men from Muskingum County.<br>Company E - Many men from Holmes County.<br>Company F - Many men from Clark and Union Counties.<br>Company G - Many men from Wayne County.<br>Company H - Many men from Wayne County.<br>Company I - Many men from Bellville, Richland County and Wayne County.<br>Company K - Many men from Wayne County.<br> | |||
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=== 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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Brief History[edit | edit source]
The 16th Regiment, Ohio Infantry mustered in September 23-December 2, 1861at Camp Tiffin, Wooster Camp Chase, and Zanesville. They were mustered out October 31, 1864 at Columbus, Ohio. [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.
Companies by County:
Three Years Service:
Company A - Many men from Muskingum and Wayne Counties.
Company B - Many men from Ashland and Holmes Counties.
Company C - Many men from Wayne County.
Company D - Many men from Muskingum County.
Company E - Many men from Holmes County.
Company F - Many men from Clark and Union Counties.
Company G - Many men from Wayne County.
Company H - Many men from Wayne County.
Company I - Many men from Bellville, Richland County and Wayne County.
Company K - Many men from Wayne County.
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).