9th Regiment, Ohio Cavalry

United States  U.S. Military   Ohio    Ohio Military   Ohio in the Civil War 9th Regiment, Ohio Cavalry

Brief History
The 9th Regiment, Ohio Cavalry mustered in October 3, 1862 at Zanesville, Ohio. They were mustered out August 2, 1865.

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 Licking and Muskingum Counties. Company B - Many men from Belmont, Noble and Washington Counties. Company C Company D - Many men from Morgan, Washington and Wayne Counties. Company E - Many men from Erie, Franklin, Lucas and Williams Counties. Company F - Many men from Guernsey, Henry and Wyandot Counties. Company G - Also known as "Hestler's Unterrified Crampers". Many men from Mercer and Shelby Counties. Company H - Many men from Williams County. Company I - Many men from Logan and Seneca Counties. Company K - Many men from Sandusky County. Company L - Many men from Clermont County. Company M - Many men from Coshocton County.

County listing from Steve Ward's Buckeyes All, Part I Revised, as given on Larry Stevens' web page, 9th Ohio Cavalry. (accessed on March 28,2011)

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