63rd Regiment, Ohio Infantry

United States  U.S. Military   Ohio    Ohio Military   Ohio in the Civil War 63rd Regiment, Ohio Infantry

Brief History
The 63rd Regiment, Ohio Infantry mustered in January 25, 1862 at Marietta, Ohio, by consolidation of Battalions of the 22nd and 63rd Ohio Infantry. They were mustered out July 8, 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 Athens County. Company B - Many men from Ross County. Company C - Many men from Meigs County. Company D - Many men from Morgan, Noble &amp; Washington Counties. Company E - Many men from Pike &amp; Ross Counties. Company F - Many men from Meigs, Noble &amp; Washington Counties. Company G - Many men from Athens, Morgan &amp; Washington Counties. Company H - Many men from Athens, Hocking &amp; Ross Counties. Company I - Many men from Pike &amp; Ross Counties. Company K - Many men from Ross County.

County listing from Steve Ward's Buckeyes All, Part III Revised, as given on Larry Stevens' web page, 63rd Ohio Infantry. (accessed on April 18, 2011)

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