104th Regiment, Ohio Infantry
United States 
U.S. Military Ohio Ohio Military Ohio in the Civil War Ohio Civil War Union Units 66th through 115th 104th Regiment, Ohio Infantry
Brief History
The 104th Regiment was organized at Camp Massillon, Ohio and mustered in August 30, 1862. The regiment was at Greensboro until June and mustered out June 17, 1865[1].
Wikipedia has additional history about the regiment.
Companies in this Regiment with 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 Stark County
Company B - many men from Salem, Perry Township, Columbiana County and Stark County
Company C - many men from East Palestine, Unity Township, Columbiana County
Company D - many men from Portage County
Company E - many men from Stark County and Tuscarawas County
Company F - many men from Wellsville, Columbiana County
Company G - many men from Salem, Columbiana County
Company H - many men from Summit County
Company I - many men from Portage County
Company K - many men from New Lisbon, Centre Township, Columbiana County
County listing[2] from Steve Ward's Buckeyes All Part V Revised as shown on Larry Stevens web site.
Other Sources
History of the 104th Regiment Ohio Volunteer Infantry from 1862 to 1865, by by N. A. Pinney, (published: Akron, Ohio : Werner & Lohmann, 1886. 148 p. : ports.). Includes rosters on p. 95-148. Archives digital book. FHL Collection microfiche 6118257 (2 fiche)
References
- ↑ National Park Service, The Civil War Soldiers and Sailors System (accessed 4 December 2011).
- ↑ Stevens, Larry, comp., 104th Ohio Infantry (accessed 20 November 2010).