162nd Regiment, Ohio Infantry (National Guard)
United States 
U.S. Military Ohio Ohio Military Ohio in the Civil War 162nd Regiment, Ohio Infantry (National Guard)
Brief History
The 162nd Regiment, Ohio Infantry (National Guard) was organized at Camp Chase, Ohio, and mustered in May 20, 1864. They were mustered out at Camp Chase, Ohio, September 4, 1864.[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 Stark County.
Company B - Many men from Stark County.
Company C - Many men from Stark County.
Company D - Many men from Stark County.
Company E - Many men from Stark County.
Company F - Many men from Stark County.
Company G - Many men from Stark County.
Company H - Many men from Stark County.
Company I - Many men from Stark County.
Company K - Many men from Brown County.
County listing from Steve Ward's Buckeyes All, Part V Revised, as given on Larry Stevens' web page, 162nd Ohio Infantry. (accessed on April 25, 2011)
Source Material
Reference
- ↑ National Park Service, The Civil War Soldiers and Sailors System (accessed 4 January 2011).