11th Regiment, Ohio Cavalry

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Brief History

The 11th Regiment, Ohio Cavalry mustered in October, 1861 at Camp Dennison, Ohio.  They were mustered out July 14, 1866. 

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:
Company A
Company B
Company C - Largely from Fairfield County.
Company D - Many men from Highland County.
Company E - Many men from Hamilton County.
Company F - Many men from Harrison County.
Company G - Many men from Clark and Highland Counties.
Company H - Many men from Jefferson County.
Company I - Many men from Champaign and Hamilton Counties.
Company K - Many men from Champaign and Montgomery Counties.
Company L - Many men from Franklin County.
Company M

County listing from Steve Ward's Buckeyes All, Part II Revised, as given on Larry Stevens' web page, 11th Ohio Cavalry. (accessed on March 28,2011)

Other Sources

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