83rd Regiment, Ohio Infantry

United States  U.S. Military   Ohio    Ohio Military   Ohio in the Civil War 83rd Regiment, Ohio Infantry

Brief History
The 83rd Regiment, Ohio Infantry mustered in August and September, 1862 at Camp Dennison, Ohio. They were mustered out August 10, 1865 at Camp Dennison, Ohio.

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 Hamilton County. Company B - Many men from Hamilton County. Company C - Many men from Hamilton County. Company D - Many men from Hamilton County. Company E - Many men from Hamilton County. Company F - Many men from Hamilton County. Company G - Many men from Butler County. Company H - Many men from Butler County. Company I - Many men from Westchester, Butler County. Company K - Many men from Hamilton County (The men of this company were originally recruited for the 79th OVI).

County listing from Steve Ward's Buckeyes All, Part IV Revised, as given on Larry Stevens' web page, 83rd Ohio Infantry. (accessed on April 19, 2011)

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