40th Regiment, Ohio Infantry

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Brief History

The 40th Regiment, Ohio Infantry mustered in December 7, 1861 at Camp Chase, Columbus, Ohio.  Veterans and Recruits consolidated with 51st Ohio Infantry December 10, 1864. 

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 West Jefferson, Madison County.
Company B - Many men from Wilmington, Clinton County.
Company C - Many men from London, Madison County. Formerly the "Eagle Guards" of Co. C, 17th Ohio Infantry, three months service.
Company D - Many men from London, Madison County.  Also known as the "Buffenburgh Boys".
Company E - Many men from Versailles, Darke County.
Company F - Many men came from a mix of counties.
Company G - Many men from Darke County.
Company H - Many men from Belmont, Guernsey and Jefferson Counties.
Company I - Many men from Belmont, Darke and Jefferson Counties.
Company K - Many men from Mercer County.

County listing from Steve Ward's Buckeyes All, Part II Revised, as given on Larry Stevens' web page, 40th Ohio Infantry. (accessed on April 7, 2011)

Other Sources

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