2nd Regiment, Ohio Infantry (3 months, 1861)

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Brief History
The 2nd Regiment, Ohio Infantry (3 months) mustered in April 18, 1861 at Columbus, Ohio. It mustered out July 31, 1861 at Virginia.

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.

Company A - also known as "Rover Guards" - many men from Cincinnati.

Company B - also known as "Columbus Videttes".

Company C - also known as "Columbus Fencibles".

Company D - also known as "Zouave Guards" - many men from Cincinnati.

Company E - also known as "Lafayette Guards" - many men from Cincinnati.

Company F - also known as "Springfield Zouaves".

Company G - also known as "Pickaway Company".

Company H - also known as "Steubenville Company".

Company I - also known as "Covington Blues" - many men from Miami County.

Company K - also known as "Pickaway Company".

Company list from The Military History of Ohio. by H.H. Hardesty, as given on Larry Stevens' web page, 2nd Ohio Infantry. (accessed on March 14,2011)

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