39th Regiment, Ohio Infantry

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Brief History

The 39th Regiment, Ohio Infantry mustered in July 31 to August 13, 1861 at Camp Colerain and Camp Dennison, Ohio. They were mustered out July 9, 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:
Company A - Many men from Hamilton County and Portsmouth, Scioto County.
Company B - Also known as "Koenig's German Rifles".  Many men from Marietta, Washington County.
Company C - Many men from Athens County.
Company D - Many men from Clermont & Hamilton Counties.
Company E - Many men from Clermont & Hamilton Counties.
Company F - Many men from Hamilton County and "Koenig's German Rifles" Marietta, Washington County.
Company G - Many men from Hamilton County.
Company H - Also known as "Clinton Grays".  Many men from Clinton County & Highland County.
Company I - Many men from Adams County.
Company K - Also known as "Rhoades' Railroad Guard".  Many men from Athens County.

County listing from Steve Ward's Buckeyes All, Part II Revised, as given on Larry Stevens' web page, 39th Ohio Infantry. (accessed on April 7, 2011)

Other Sources

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