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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.<br> | 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> | ||
This regiment was recruited mainly in [[ | This regiment was recruited mainly in [[Auglaize County, Ohio|Auglaize County]], [[Mercer County, Ohio|Mercer County]] and [[Miami County, Ohio|Miami County]].<ref>History of Western Ohio, page 532</ref> | ||
County listing from Steve Ward's ''Buckeyes All,'' Part III Revised, is given on Larry Stevens' Ohio in the Civil War web page, [http://ohiocivilwar.com/cw71.html 71st Ohio Infantry]. <br> | County listing from Steve Ward's ''Buckeyes All,'' Part III Revised, is given on Larry Stevens' Ohio in the Civil War web page, [http://ohiocivilwar.com/cw71.html 71st Ohio Infantry]. <br> | ||
The [http://www.nps.gov/civilwar/soldiers-and-sailors-database.htm Civil War Soldiers and Sailors database] lists 2,285 men on its roster for this unit. [http://www.nps.gov/civilwar/search-soldiers.htm?submitted=1&SDunitCode=UOH0071RI Roster]. | |||
=== Other Sources === | === Other Sources === | ||