6th Independent Battery, Ohio Light Artillery

United States &amp;nbsp; U.S. Military &amp;nbsp; Ohio &amp;nbsp; Ohio Military &amp;nbsp; Ohio in the Civil War 6th Independent Battery, Ohio Light Artillery

Brief History
The 6th Independent Battery, Ohio Light Artillery mustered in November 20, 1861 at Camp Buckingham, Mansfield, Ohio. They were mustered out September 1, 1865 at Camp Chase, Ohio.

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.

Battery by County:

Many men from Allen, Richland, Summit, and Tuscarawas Counties.

County listing from Steve Ward's Buckeyes All, Part I Revised, as given on Larry Stevens' web page, 6th Ohio Independent Battery. (accessed on March 21,2011)

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