31st Regiment, Ohio Infantry

United States  U.S. Military   Ohio    Ohio Military   Ohio in the Civil War 31st Regiment, Ohio Infantry

Brief History
The 31st Regiment, Ohio Infantry mustered in August 4, 1861 at Camp Chase, Columbus, Ohio. They were mustered out July 20, 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 Perry County. Company B - Many men from Hocking County. Company C - Many men from Auglaize &amp; Licking Counties. Company D - Many men from Clayton, Monroe, Pike and Salt Lick Townships, Perry County; and a few men from Athens &amp; Hocking Counties. Company E - Partly recruited in Delaware &amp; Monroe Counties. Company F - Many men from Union County. Company G - Many men from Licking &amp; Perry Counties. Company H - Many men from Licking County. Company I - Many men from Reesburg, Clinton County. Company K - Many men from Clark County.

County listing from Steve Ward's Buckeyes All, Part II Revised, as given on Larry Stevens' web page, 31st Ohio Infantry. (accessed on April 7, 2011)

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