52nd Regiment, Ohio Infantry

United States  U.S. Military   Ohio    Ohio Military   Ohio in the Civil War 52nd Regiment, Ohio Infantry

Brief History
The 52nd Regiment, Ohio Infantry mustered in August, 1862 at Camp Dennison, Ohio. They were mustered out June 3, 1865 at Washington, District of Columbia.

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 Paulding and Van Wert Counties. Company B - Many men from Mt. Pleasant and Smithfield, Jefferson County. Company C - Many men from Barnesville, Boston and Somerton, Belmont County. Company D - Many men from New Comerstown and New Philadelphia, Tuscarawas County. Company E - Many men from Bloomfield, New Alexandria and Steubenville, Jefferson County. Company F - Many men from Belmont County. Company G - Many men from Jefferson County. Company H - Many men from Cincinnati, Hamilton County and Fairfield County. Company I - Many men from Cleveland, Painesville and the Western Reserve. Company K - Many men from Cincinnati, Hamilton County.

County listing from Steve Ward's Buckeyes All, Part II Revised, as given on Larry Stevens' web page, 52nd Ohio Infantry. (accessed on April 11, 2011)

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