16th Regiment, Ohio Infantry

United States  U.S. Military   Ohio    Ohio Military   Ohio in the Civil War 16th Regiment, Ohio Infantry

Brief History
The 16th Regiment, Ohio Infantry mustered in September 23-December 2, 1861at Camp Tiffin, Wooster Camp Chase, and Zanesville. They were mustered out October 31, 1864 at Columbus, Ohio.

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:

Three Years Service: Company A - Many men from Muskingum and Wayne Counties. Company B - Many men from Ashland and Holmes Counties. Company C - Many men from Wayne County. Company D - Many men from Muskingum County. Company E - Many men from Holmes County. Company F - Many men from Clark and Union Counties. Company G - Many men from Wayne County. Company H - Many men from Wayne County. Company I - Many men from Bellville, Richland County and Wayne County. Company K - Many men from Wayne County.

County listing from Steve Ward's Buckeyes All, Part I Revised, as given on Larry Stevens' web page, 16th Ohio Infantry. (accessed on March 31, 2011)

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