2nd Regiment, Ohio Infantry
United States 
U.S. Military Ohio Ohio Military Ohio in the Civil War Ohio Civil War Union Units 1st through 8th 2nd Regiment, Ohio Infantry
Brief History
The 2nd Regiment, Ohio Infantry mustered in July 17 to September 20, 1861 at Camp Dennison, Ohio. It mustered out October 10, 1864, expiration of term. Recruits transferred to 18th Ohio Infantry and mustered out at Chattanooga, Tennessee[1].
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.
Company A-also known as Rover Guards - many men from Cincinnati
Company B-also known as Columbus Videttes
Company C-also known as Columbus Fencibles
Company D-also known as Zouave Guards - many men from Cincinnati
Company E-also known as Lafayette Guards - many men from Cincinnati
Company F-also known as Springfield Zouaves
Company G-also known as Pickaway Company
Company H-also known as Steubenville Company
Company I-also known as Covington Blues - many men from Miami County
Company K-also known as Pickaway Company
From: The Military History of Ohio. By H.H. Hardesty
Other Sources
National Park Service, The Civil War Soldiers and Sailors System: (accessed 6 December 2010).
References
- ↑ National Park Service, The Civil War Soldiers and Sailors System: (accessed 6 December 2010).