56th Regiment, Ohio Infantry
United States 
U.S. Military Ohio Ohio Military Ohio in the Civil War 56th Regiment, Ohio Infantry
Brief History
The 56th Regiment, Ohio Infantry mustered in December 12, 1861 at Camp Morrow, Portsmouth, Ohio. They were mustered out April 25, 1866. [1]
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 Scioto County.
Company B - Scioto County
Company C Jackson, Pike and Scioto Counties
Company D Gallia and Scioto Counties
Company E Gallia County
Company F Scioto and Vinton Counties
Company G Scioto County
Company H Darke and Scioto Counties
Company I Pike County
Company K Jackson County
Other Sources
National Park Service, The Civil War Soldiers and Sailors System, (accessed 6 December 2010).
References
- ↑ National Park Service, The Civil War Soldiers and Sailors System, (accessed 6 December 2010).