98th Regiment, Ohio Infantry

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Brief History

The 98th Regiment, Ohio Infantry was organized at Steubenville, Ohio, August 20, 1862. It marched to Washington, D. C. April 29 to May 19 and was mustered out June 1, 1865.

The Wikipedia article, 98th Ohio Infantry, gives a brief history of the unit, including places served, battles fought, and commanders.
 

=== 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.

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Source Material

• References for the 98th Ohio Infantry, compiled by Larry Stevens, gives a list of print and Internet sources with information about the 98th Regiment.
• 98th Ohio Infantry, in Wikipedia, gives a brief history of the unit, including names of commanders.