49th Regiment, Ohio Infantry

United States  U.S. Military   Ohio    Ohio Military   Ohio in the Civil War 49th Regiment, Ohio Infantry

Brief History
The 49th Regiment, Ohio Infantry mustered in August and September, 1861 at Tiffin, Ohio. They were mustered out November 30, 1865.

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 Hancock County. Company B - Also known as "Adriatic Guards". Many men from Seneca County. Company C - Many men from Liberty Guards Crawford &amp; Seneca Counties. Company D - Many men from Seneca and Wyandot Counties. Company E - Many men from Seneca County. Company F - Many men from Sandusky and Seneca Counties. Company G - Many men from Medina and Seneca Counties. Company H Seneca County and the Fostoria Invincibles Wood County Company I - Many men from Putnam County. Company K - Many men from Seneca County.

County listing from Steve Ward's Buckeyes All, Part III Revised, as given on Larry Stevens' web page, 49th Ohio Infantry. (accessed on April 11, 2011)

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