167th Regiment, Ohio Infantry (National Guard)

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Brief History
The 167th Regiment, Ohio Infantry (National Guard) was organized at Hamilton, Ohio, and mustered in May 14, 1864. Six Companies moved to Camp Piatt May 22, and four Companies to Gauley Bridge. Duty at these points guarding supply trains and stores till September. They were mustered out September 8, 1864.

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 Butler County. Company B - Many men from Huron County. Company C - Many men from Butler County. Company D - Many men from Butler County. Company E - Many men from Butler County. Company F - Many men from Butler County. Company G - Many men from Butler County. Company H - Many men from Butler County. Company I - Many men from Butler County. Company K - Many men from Butler County.

County listing from Steve Ward's Buckeyes All, Part V Revised, as given on Larry Stevens' web page, 167th Ohio Infantry. (accessed on April 25, 2011)