65th Regiment, Ohio Infantry

United States  U.S. Military   Ohio    Ohio Military   Ohio in the Civil War 65th Regiment, Ohio Infantry

Brief History
The 65th Regiment, Ohio Infantry mustered in October 3 to November 14, 1861 at Mansfield, 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 Knox County. Company B - Many men from Companies by County. Company C - Many men from Ashland County. Company D - Many men from Morrow County. Company E - Many men from Cuyahoga County. Company F - Many men from Holmes County. Company G - Many men from Ashland &amp; Erie Counties. Company H - Many men from Guernsey County. Company I - Many men from Cuyahoga and Guernsey Counties. Company K - Many men from Hancock County.

County listing from Steve Ward's Buckeyes All, Part III Revised, as given on Larry Stevens' web page, 65th Ohio Infantry. (accessed on April 18, 2011)

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