61st Regiment, Ohio Infantry

United States  U.S. Military   Ohio    Ohio Military   Ohio in the Civil War 61st Regiment, Ohio Infantry

Brief History
The 61st Regiment, Ohio Infantry mustered in April 23, 1862 at Camp Chase, Columbus, Ohio. They were consolidated with 82nd Ohio Infantry March 31, 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 Wyandot County. Company B - Men came from a mix of counties. Company C - Many men from Montgomery &amp; Pickaway Counties. Company D - Many men from Cuyahoga County. Company E - Many men from Clinton County. Company F - Many men from Montgomery County. Company G - Many men from Madison &amp; Perry Counties. Company H - Many men from Belmont County. Company I - Many men from Miami County. Company K - Many men from Wyandot County.

County listing from Steve Ward's Buckeyes All, Part III Revised, as given on Larry Stevens' web page, 61st Ohio Infantry. (accessed on April 18, 2011)

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