68th Regiment, Ohio Infantry

United States  U.S. Military   Ohio    Ohio Military   Ohio in the Civil War 68th Regiment, Ohio Infantry

Brief History
The 68th Regiment, Ohio Infantry mustered in October to December, 1861 at Camp Latta, Napoleon. They were mustered out July 10, 1865 at Louisville, Kentucky.

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 Henry County. Company B - Many men from Defiance County. Company C - Many men from Paulding County. Company D - Many men from Henry County. Company E - Many men from Fulton County. Company F - Many men from Henry County. Company G - Many men from Williams County. Company H - Many men from Lucas &amp; Wood Counties. Company I - Many men from Wood County. Company K - Many men from Williams County.

County listing from Steve Ward's Buckeyes All, Part III Revised, as given on Larry Stevens' web page, 68th Ohio Infantry. (accessed on April 19, 2011)

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