17th Regiment, Ohio Infantry

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Brief History

The 17th Regiment, Ohio Infantry mustered in August 30, 1861 at Camp Dennison, Ohio.  They were mustered out July 16, 1865 at Louisville, Kentucky.

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.

Companies by County:

Three Years Service:
Company A - Many men from Fairfield County.
Company B - Many men from Fairfield County & Granville, Licking County.
Company C - Many men from Logan County.
Company D - Many men from Logan County.
Company E - Many men from Warren County.
Company F - Many men from Fairfield County.
Company G - Many men from Clinton County.
Company H - Many men from Morgan County.
Company I - Many men from Fairfield County.
Company K - Many men from Fairfield County.

County listing from Steve Ward's Buckeyes All, Part I Revised, as given on Larry Stevens' web page, 17th Ohio Infantry. (accessed on March 31, 2011)

Other Sources

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