114th Regiment, Ohio Infantry
United States U.S. Military
Ohio
Ohio Military
Ohio in the Civil War
Ohio Civil War Union Units 66th through 115th
114th Regiment, Ohio Infantry
Brief History
The 114th Regiment, Ohio Infantry was organized at Camp Circleville, Ohio, and mustered in September 11, 1862. It moved to Galveston, Texas, June 13, 1865, and had duty there until July. Veterans and Recruits transferred to 48th Ohio Veteran Battalion July 24 and mustered out July 31, 1865.[1]
For more information about this Regiment and its history, see:
The Wikipedia article on the 114th Ohio Infantry includes a short history of the battles fought by this regiment, movements, and source information.
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 Pickaway County and Vinton County
Company B - many men from Fayette County and Pickaway County
Company C - many men from Fairfield County and Pickaway County
Company D - many men from Fayette County
Company E - many men from Pickaway County
Company F - many men from Perry County and Pickaway County
Company G - many men from Perry County
Company H - many men from Fairfield County and Hocking County
Company I - many men from Hocking County and Perry County
Company K - many men from Fairfield County and Pickaway County
County listing from Steve Ward's Buckeyes All Part V Revised, as shown on Larry Steven's web page for the 114th Ohio Infantry.
Other Sources
References
- ↑ National Park Service, The Civil War Soldiers and Sailors System (accessed 4 December 2010)