51st Regiment, Ohio Infantry

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Brief History

The 51st Regiment, Ohio Infantry mustered in September 17 to October 26, 1861 at Camp Dover, Ohio.  They were mustered out October 3, 1865 at Victoria, Texas.

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 Canal Dover and New Philadelphia, Tuscawaras County.
Company B - Many men from Tuscawaras County.
Company C - Many men from Coshocton and Tuscawaras Counties.
Company D - Many men from Coshocton County.
Company E - Many men from Darke and Tuscawaras Counties.
Company F - Many men from Coshocton County.
Company G - Many men from Tuscawaras County.
Company H - Many men from Coshocton County.
Company I - Many men from Coshocton and Madison Counties.
Company K - Many men from Darke and Tuscawaras Counties.

County listing from Steve Ward's Buckeyes All, Part III Revised, as given on Larry Stevens' web page, 51st Ohio Infantry. (accessed on April 11, 2011)
 

Other Sources

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