59th Regiment, Ohio Infantry

United States  U.S. Military   Ohio    Ohio Military   Ohio in the Civil War 59th Regiment, Ohio Infantry

Brief History
The 59th Regiment, Ohio Infantry mustered in September 12, 1861 at Ripley, Ohio. They were mustered out October 31, 1864 at Nashville, Tennessee.

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

County listing from Steve Ward's Buckeyes All, Part III Revised, as given on Larry Stevens' web page, 59th Ohio Infantry. (accessed on April 18, 2011)

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