75th Regiment, Ohio Infantry

United States  U.S. Military   Ohio    Ohio Military   Ohio in the Civil War 75th Regiment, Ohio Infantry

Brief History
The 75th Regiment, Ohio Infantry mustered in November 7, 1861, to January 8, 1862 at Camp McLain, Cincinnati, Ohio. They were mustered out July 15, 1865 at Tallahatchie, Florida.

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 Athens County. Company C - Many men from Preble County. Company D - Many men from Athens County. Company E - Many men from Athens County. Company F - Many men from Franklin and Warren Counties. Company G - Many men from Greene, Montgomery and Preble Counties. Company H - Many men from Hocking and Meigs Counties. Company I - Many men from Vinton County. Company K - Many men from Hamilton County.

County listing from Steve Ward's Buckeyes All, Part IV Revised, as given on Larry Stevens' web page, 75th Ohio Infantry. (accessed on April 19, 2011)

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