36th Regiment, Ohio Infantry

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Brief History
The 36th Regiment mustered in July 30-August 31, 1861 at Marietta, Ohio. The regiment consolidated with 34th Ohio Infantry February 22, 1865. It mustered out July 27, 1865 at Wheeling, West Virginia.

The Wikipedia article, 36th Ohio Infantry, has additional history and other information about this regiment.

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.

The 36th Regiment was recruited from several counties in southeastern Ohio,

Company A - Many men from Lowell, Washington County. - see Roster Company B - Many men from Athens County and Gallia County. - see Roster Company C - Many men from Athens County. - see Roster Company D - Many men from Jackson County. - see Roster Company E - Many men from Monroe County. - see Roster Company F - Many men from Washington County. - see Roster Company G - Also known as "Salem Light Guard". Many men from Washington County and Columbiana County. - see Roster Company H - Many men from Meigs County. - see Roster Company I - Many men from Montgomery County. - see Roster Company K - Many men from Jackson County. - see Roster

County listing from Steve Ward's Buckeyes All, Part II Revised, as given on Larry Stevens' web page, 36th Ohio Infantry. (accessed on April 7, 2011)