5th Regiment, Ohio Infantry

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Brief History

 The 5th Regiment, Ohio Infantry mustered in June 20, 1861 at Camp Dennison, Ohio.  They were mustered out July 26, 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:

Three Years Service
Company A - Formerly part of the Continental Battalion. Many men from Cincinnati and Hamilton County.
Company B - Also known as "Cincinnati Highland Guards". Many men from Hamilton County.
Company C - Formerly the Rover Guards. Many men from Cincinnati.
Company D - Formerly the Cincinnati Highland Guards. Many men from Cincinnati.
Company E - Formerly the Continental Battalion. Many men from Cincinnati.
Company F - Formerly the Continental Battalion. Many men from Cincinnati.
Company G - Formerly the Cincinnati Zouaves. Many men from Cincinnati.
Company H - Also known as the "River Boatmen Company". Many men from Cincinnati.
Company I - Also known as the "Printer Company". Many men from Cincinnati.
Company K - Formerly the Continental Battalion. Many men from Cincinnati.

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

Other Sources

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