24th Regiment, Ohio Infantry

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Brief History

The 24th Regiment, Ohio Infantry mustered in May 29, to June 17, 1861 at Camps Chase and Jackson.  They were mustered out June 17-24, 1864, at Chattanooga, Tennessee.

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 Huron County and Pickaway County. - see Roster
Company B - Many men from Muskingum County. - see Roster
Company C - Many men from Columbiana County, Erie County, and Sandusky County. - see Roster
Company D - Many men from Adams County. - see Roster
Company E -  Also known as "Buckeye Guards".  Many men from Dayton, Montgomery County. - see Roster
Company F - Many men fromTrumbull County. - see Roster
Company G - Many men from Huron County. - see Roster
Company H - Many men from Cuyahoga County. - see Roster
Company I - Many men from Hillsboro, Highland County. - see Roster
Company K - (Also known as "Givens Rangers).  Many men from Coshocton County. - see Roster

County listing from Steve Ward's Buckeyes All, Part II Revised, as given on Larry Stevens' web page, 24th Ohio Infantry. (accessed on April 4, 2011)

Other Sources

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