20th Regiment, Ohio Infantry

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Brief History

The 20th Regiment, Ohio Infantry mustered in August 19 to September 21, 1861 at Columbus, Ohio.  They were mustered out July 18, 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 Mt. Vernon, Knox County and Morrow County.
Company B - Many men from Shelby County.
Company C - Many men from Fayette County.
Company D - Many men from Delaware County.
Company E - Many men from Chesterville, Morrow County and Frederickton, Knox County.
Company F - Many men from Shelby County.
Company G - Many men from Fredericktown, Knox County and Delaware County.
Company H - Many men from Knox and Trumbull Counties.
Company I - Many men from Mahoning and Monroe Counties.
Company K - Many men from Sidney, Shelby County.

County listing from Steve Ward's Buckeyes All, Part I Revised, as given on Larry Stevens' web page, 20th Ohio Infantry. (accessed on April 4, 2011)

Other Sources

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