20th Regiment, Ohio Infantry (3 months, 1861)

United States  U.S. Military   Ohio    Ohio Military   Ohio in the Civil War 20th Regiment, Ohio Infantry (3 months, 1861)

Brief History
The 20th Regiment, Ohio Infantry (3 months, 1861) mustered in April and May, 1861 at Columbus, Ohio. They were mustered out August 23, 1861.

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: Three Months Service: Company A - Also known as "Nichols Guards". Many men from Lima, Allen County. Company B - Also known as "University Rifles". Many men from Miami University, Oxford, Butler County. Company C - Also known as "Eaton National Guards". Many men from Eaton, Preble County. Company D - Also known as "Eaton National Guards". Many men from Eaton, Preble County. Company E - Many men from St. Mary's, Auglaize County. Company F - Many men from Lima, Allen County. Company G - Many men from Chesterville, Morrow County. Company H - Many men from Sidney, Shelby County. Company I - Many men from Steubenville, Jefferson County. Company K - Many men from Columbus, Franklin County.

County listing from Steve Ward's Buckeyes All, Part II Revised, as given on Larry Stevens' web page, 20th Ohio Infantry. (accessed on April 4, 2011)

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