17th Regiment, Ohio Infantry (3 months, 1861)

United States  U.S. Military   Ohio    Ohio Military   Ohio in the Civil War 17th Regiment, Ohio Infantry (3 months, 1861)

Brief History
The 17th Regiment, Ohio Infantry (3 months, 1861) was mustered in April 20, 1861 at Lancaster, Ohio. They were mustered out August 15, 1861 at Zanesville, 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.

Companies by County: Three Months Service: Company A - Many men from Lancaster, Fairfield County. Company B - Also known as "Licking Guards". Many men from Granville, Licking County. Company C - Also known as "Eagle Guards". Many men from London, Madison County. Company D - Many men from Logan County. Company E - Many men from New Lexington, Perry County. Company F - Many men from Lancaster, Fairfield County. Company G - Many men from Plain City, Madison County &amp; Jerome Township, Union County. Company H - Also known as "Morgan Guards". Many men from Morgan County. Company I - Many men from Fairfield County &amp; Ft. Recovery, Mercer County. Company K - Many men from St. Clairsville, Belmont County.

County listing from Steve Ward's Buckeyes All, Part I Revised, as given on Larry Stevens' web page, 17th Ohio Infantry. (accessed on March 31, 2011)

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