27th Regiment, Ohio Infantry

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Brief History

The 27th Regiment, Ohio Infantry mustered in July 15-August 18, 1861 at Camp Chase, Columbus, Ohio.  They were mustered out July 11, 1865 at Louisville, Kentucky.

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 a mix of counties. - see Roster
Company B - Many men from Hamilton and Lucas Counties. - see Roster
Company C - Many men from Newark, Licking County. - see Roster
Company D - Many men from a mix of counties. - see Roster
Company E - Organized at Keystone Furnace, Jackson County; included recruits from Gallia and Lawrence Counties as well. - see Roster
Company F - Many men from Portsmouth, Scioto County and Lawrence County. - see Roster
Company G - Many men from Cleveland, Cuyahoga County. - see Roster
Company H - Many men from Hillsborough, Highland County. - see Roster
Company I - Many men from Lima, Allen County. - see Roster
Company K - Many men from Brown County and Williamsburg, Clermont County. - see Roster

County listing from Steve Ward's Buckeyes All, Part II Revised, as given on Larry Stevens' web page, 27th Ohio Infantry. (accessed on April 7, 2011)

Other Sources

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