86th Regiment, Ohio Infantry

United States  U.S. Military   Ohio    Ohio Military   Ohio in the Civil War  86th Regiment, Ohio Infantry

Brief History
The 86th Regiment, Ohio Infantry mustered in June 10, 1862 at Camp Chase, Ohio. They were mustered out September 25, 1862 at Camp Delaware, Ohio.

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: Three Months Service Company A - Many men from Butler and Warren Counties. Company B - Many men from Clark County. Company C - Many men from Delaware County. Company D - Many men from Seneca County. Company E - Many men from Union County. Company F - Many men from Morgan County. Company G - Many men from Stark and Wayne Counties. Company H - Many men from Champaign County. Company I - Many men from Stark County. Company K - Many men from Crawford County.

County listing from Steve Ward's Buckeyes All, Part IV Revised, as given on Larry Stevens' web page, 86th Ohio Infantry. (accessed on April 19, 2011)

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