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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]]8th 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]]8th Regiment, Ohio Infantry'' | ||
=== Brief History === | === Brief History === | ||
The 8th Regiment, Ohio Infantry mustered in June 22, 1861 at Camp Dennison, Ohio. They were mustered out July 13, 1865 at Cleveland, Ohio. <ref>National Park Service, [http://www.itd.nps.gov/cwss/ The Civil War Soldiers and Sailors System], (accessed 6 December 2010).</ref> | The 8th Regiment, Ohio Infantry mustered in June 22, 1861 at Camp Dennison, Ohio. They were mustered out July 13, 1865 at Cleveland, 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 Seneca County.<br>Company B - Many men from Cleveland, Cuyahoga County.<br>Company C - Many men from Crawford County.<br>Company D - Many men from Huron County.<br>Company E - Many men from Erie County.<br>Company F - Many men from Sandusky County.<br>Company G - Many men from Sandusky County.<br>Company H - Many men from Lorain and Medina Counties.<br>Company I - Many men from Lorain County.<br>Company K - Many men from Medina County.<br><br> | |||
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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 14:53, 21 March 2011
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Brief History[edit | edit source]
The 8th Regiment, Ohio Infantry mustered in June 22, 1861 at Camp Dennison, Ohio. They were mustered out July 13, 1865 at Cleveland, 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 Seneca County.
Company B - Many men from Cleveland, Cuyahoga County.
Company C - Many men from Crawford County.
Company D - Many men from Huron County.
Company E - Many men from Erie County.
Company F - Many men from Sandusky County.
Company G - Many men from Sandusky County.
Company H - Many men from Lorain and Medina Counties.
Company I - Many men from Lorain County.
Company K - Many men from Medina 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).