50th Regiment, Ohio Infantry

United States  U.S. Military   Ohio    Ohio Military   Ohio in the Civil War 50th Regiment, Ohio Infantry

Brief History
The 50th Regiment, Ohio Infantry mustered in August 27, 1862 at Camp Dennison, Ohio. They were mustered out June 26, 1865.

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 HancockCounty. Company B - Many men from Shelby County. Company C - Many men from Preble and Tuscarawas Counies. Company D - Many men from Hamilton and Hancock Counties. Company E - Many men from Auglaize and Highland Counties. Company F - Many men from Allen and Belmont Counties. Company G - Many men from Hamilton and Van Wert Counties. Company H - Many men from Hamilton and Shelby Counties. Company I - Many men from Allen and Hamilton Counties. Company K - Many men from Putnam and Hamilton Counties.

County listing from Steve Ward's Buckeyes All, Part II Revised, as given on Larry Stevens' web page, 50th Ohio Infantry. (accessed on April 11, 2011)

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