163rd Regiment, Ohio Infantry (National Guard)
United States 
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Brief History
The 163rd Regiment, Ohio Infantry (National Guard) was organized at Camp Chase, Ohio, and mustered in May 12, 1864. They were ordered to Columbus, Ohio, August 29, and mustered out September 10, 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 Richland County.
Company B - Many men from Richland County.
Company C - Many men from Guernsey County.
Company D - Many men from Richland County.
Company E - Many men from Richland County.
Company F - Many men from Richland County.
Company G - Many men from Henry County.
Company H - Many men from Richland County.
Company I - Many men from Ashland County.
Company K - Many men from Henry & Wood Counties.
County listing from Steve Ward's Buckeyes All, Part V Revised, as given on Larry Stevens' web page, 163rd Ohio Infantry. (accessed on April 25, 2011)
Source Material
Reference
- ↑ National Park Service, The Civil War Soldiers and Sailors System (accessed 4 January 2011).