8th Independent Battery, Ohio Light Artillery

United States  U.S. Military   Ohio    Ohio Military   Ohio in the Civil War 8th Independent Battery, Ohio Light Artillery"

Brief History
The 8th Independent Battery, Ohio Light Artillery mustered in March 11, 1862 at Camp Dennison, Ohio. They were mustered out August 7, 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.

Battery by County: Many men from Darke, Miami &amp; Montgomery Counties.

County listing from Steve Ward's Buckeyes All, Part I Revised, as given on Larry Stevens' web page, 8th Ohio Independent Battery. (accessed on March 21,2011)

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