36th Regiment, Ohio Infantry

United States     U.S. Military      Ohio      Ohio Military      Ohio in the Civil War      36th Regiment, Ohio Infantry

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

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)