70th Regiment, Ohio Infantry

United States  U.S. Military   Ohio    Ohio Military   Ohio in the Civil War 70th Regiment, Ohio Infantry

Brief History
The 70th Regiment, Ohio Infantry mustered in October 14, 1861 at West Union, Ohio. They were mustered out August 14, 1865 at Little Rock, Arkansas.

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 Adams County. Company B - Many men from Adams County. Company C - Many men from Adams County. Company D - Many men from Hamilton County. Company E - Many men from Adams County. Company F - Many men from Adams and Brown Counties. Company G - Many men from Adams and Brown Counties. Company H - Many men from Adams and Brown Counties. Company I - Many men from Hamilton County. Company K - Many men from Brown County.

County listing from Steve Ward's Buckeyes All, Part III Revised, as given on Larry Stevens' web page, 70th Ohio Infantry. (accessed on April 19, 2011)

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