5th Independent Battery, Ohio Light Artillery

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Brief History

The 5th Independent Battery, Ohio Light Artillery mustered in August 31, 1861 at St. Louis, Missouri.  They mustered out July 31, 1865 at Little Rock.  

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.

Many men from Hamilton, Jackson, Mercer & Wayne Counties.

County listing from Steve Ward's Buckeyes All, Part I Revised,  as given on Larry Stevens' web page, 5th Ohio Independent Battery. (accessed on March 17,2011)

Other Sources

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