5th Independent Company, Ohio Sharpshooters

United States  U.S. Military   Ohio    Ohio Military   Ohio in the Civil War 5th Independent Company, Ohio Sharpshooters

Brief History
The 5th Independent Company, Ohio Sharpshooters mustered in February 25, 1863 at Camp Cleveland, Ohio. They were mustered out July 19, 1865 at Headquarters Generals Rosecrans and Thomas, Commanding Army and Department of the Cumberland.

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.

The men in this company came from Cleveland and Cuyahoga County. Also known as Barber's Sharpshooters.

County listing from Steve Ward's Buckeyes All, Part I Revised, as given on Larry Stevens' web page, 5th Ohio Independent Company Sharpshooters. (accessed on March 17,2011)

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