13th Regiment, Ohio Cavalry

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Brief History

The 13th Regiment, Ohio Cavalry mustered in May 5, 1864.  They were mustered out August 10, 1865 at Amelia and Powhatan Counties.

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 - Many men from Hamilton County.
Company B - Many men from Crawford County.
Company C - Many men from Hamilton County.
Company D - Many men from Clermont and Hamilton Counties.
Company E - Many men from Butler, Hamilton, Preble and Warren Counties.
Company F - Many men from Butler, Preble and Warren Counties.
Company G - Many men from Columbiana, Franklin and Hamilton Counties.
Company H - Many men from Hamilton County.
Company I - Many men from Franklin County.
Company K - Many men from Hamilton County.
Company L - Many men from Hamilton County.
Company M - Many men from Hamilton County.

County listing from Steve Ward's Buckeyes All, Part II Revised, as given on Larry Stevens' web page, 13th Ohio Cavalry. (accessed on March 28, 2011)

Other Sources

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