Osage County Regiment, Missouri Home Guard (Union)

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Brief History
The Osage County Regiment, Missouri Home Guard (Union) was organized by authority of Gen. Fremont June and July, 1861. They had duty in Camden, Miller, Hickory, Benton and Cole Counties, and at Jefferson City till December. They disbanded December, 1861.

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.

Web Sites

 * Civil War Soldiers and Sailors System, (accessed 9 Dec. 2010) can be searched by soldier's name or by regiment; includes regimental rosters and additional history of the regiment.