43rd Regiment, Ohio Infantry

United States  U.S. Military   Ohio    Ohio Military   Ohio in the Civil War 43rd Regiment, Ohio Infantry

Brief History
The 43rd Regiment, Ohio Infantry mustered in September 28, 1861, to February 1, 1862 at Mount Vernon, Ohio. They were mustered out July 13, 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 Bellaire, Bridgeport &amp; Martins Ferry, Belmont County. Company B - Many men from Morrow County. Company C - Many men from Harrison, Jefferson &amp; Stark Counties. Company D - Many men from St. Clairsville, Belmont County. Company E - Many men from Morrow &amp; Pickaway Counties. Company F - Many men from Franklin, Lorain &amp; Pickaway Counties. Company G - Many men from Jefferson &amp; Knox Counties. Company H - Many men from Lorain County. Company I - Many men from Fairfield County. Company K - Many men from "Southeastern portions" Knox County.

County listing from Steve Ward's Buckeyes All, Part II Revised, as given on Larry Stevens' web page, 43rd Ohio Infantry. (accessed on April 11, 2011)

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