79th Regiment, Ohio Infantry

"United States  U.S. Military   Ohio    Ohio Military   Ohio in the Civil War 79 Regiment, Ohio Infantry"

Brief History
The 79 Regiment, Ohio Infantry mustered in August, 1862 at Camp Dennison, Ohio. They were mustered out June 9, 1865 at Washington, District of Columbia.

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 Warren County. Company B - Many men from Warren County. Company C - Many men from Clermont, Clinton &amp; Greene Counties. Company D - Many men from Clinton County. Company E - Many men from Warren County. Company F - Many men from Clinton &amp; Hamilton Counties. Company G - Many men from Clinton County. Company H - Many men from Warren County. Company I - Many men from Clinton County. Company K - Many men from Clermont &amp; Hamilton Counties - Formerly the 4th Ohio Independent Company Sharpshooters.

County listing from Steve Ward's Buckeyes All, Part IV Revised, as given on Larry Stevens' web page, 79th Ohio Infantry. (accessed on April 19, 2011)

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