46th Regiment, Ohio Infantry

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Brief History

The 46th Regiment, Ohio Infantry mustered in October 16, 1861, to January 28, 1862 at Worthington, Ohio.  They were mustered out July 22, 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:
Company A - Many men from Van Wert County.
Company B - Many men from Franklin County.
Company C - Many men from Fairfield & Franklin Counties.
Company D - Also known as "Columbus Coldstream Guards".  Many men from Franklin County & Logan County.
Company E - Many men from Allen, Franklin & Van Wert Counties.
Company F - Many men from Fairfield County.
Company G - Many men from Franklin County & the "western part of Licking County".
Company H - Many men from Franklin County.
Company I - Many men from Franklin & Madison Counties.
Company K - Many men from Franklin & Van Wert Counties.

County listing from Steve Ward's Buckeyes All, Part II Revised, as given on Larry Stevens' web page, 46th Ohio Infantry. (accessed on April 11, 2011)
 

Other Sources

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