1st Regiment, Ohio Heavy Artillery
United States 
U.S. Military Ohio Ohio Military Ohio in the Civil War Ohio Civil War Union Units 1st through 8th 1st Regiment, Ohio Heavy Artillery
Brief History
The 1st Regiment, Ohio Heavy Artillery mustered in September 15, 1862 at Portsmouth, Ohio, as the 117th Ohio Volunteer Infantry. It mustered out July 25, 1865 at Deptartment of the Cumberland[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.
Other Sources
References
- ↑ National Park Service, The Civil War Soldiers and Sailors System (accessed 4 January 2011).