77th Regiment, Ohio Infantry

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Brief History

The 77th Regiment, Ohio Infantry mustered in September 28, 1861, to January 5, 1862 at Marietta, Ohio.  They were mustered out March 8, 1866.

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 Monroe County.
Company B - Many men from Noble and Washington Counties.
Company C - Many men from Washington County.
Company D - Many men from Washington County.
Company E - Many men from Belmont County.
Company F - Many men from Morgan County.
Company G - Many men from Monroe and Washington Counties.
Company H - Many men from Monroe and Washington Counties.
Company I - Many men from Monroe County.
Company K - Many men from Morgan and Washington Counties.

County listing from Steve Ward's Buckeyes All, Part IV Revised, as given on Larry Stevens' web page, 77th Ohio Infantry. (accessed on April 19, 2011)

Other Sources

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