1st Regiment, Ohio Cavalry

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Brief History
The 1st Regiment mustered in August 17-October 30, 1861 at Camp Chase, Ohio. It mustered out September 13, 1865 at Georgia and South Carolina.

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.

Company A, also known as "Pope's Escort" - many men from Fayette County Company B, also known as "Laughlin's Cavalry" - many men from Guernsey County and Muskingum County Company C, also known as "Pope's Escort" and "Shield's Body Guard" - many men from Hamilton County, Highland County and Pickaway County Company D - many men from Licking County and Union County Company E - many men from Gallia County and Pickaway County Company F - many men from Ashtabula County, Fairfield County, Franklin County and Licking County Company G - many men from Clermont, Hamilton County and Warren County Company H - many men from Hillsboro, Highland County Company I - many men from Miami County Company K - Organized at Plain City with men from Franklin County, Madison County and Union County Company L, also known as "Thomas' Escort" or, "General George Thomas' Bodyguard" - many men from Washington County Company M - many men from Ross County

County listing from Steve Ward's Buckeyes All, Part I Revised, on Larry Steven's Ohio in the Civil Warsite.(accessed 30 December 2010).