161st Regiment, Ohio Infantry (National Guard)

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Brief History
The 161st Regiment, Ohio Infantry (National Guard) was organized at Camp Chase, Ohio, and mustered in May 9, 1864. They were ordered home and mustered out September 2, 1864.

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 Tuscarawas County. Company B - Many men from Morgan County. Company C - Many men from Noble County. Company D - Many men from Tuscarawas County. Company E - Many men from Tuscarawas County. Company F - Many men from Butler County. Company G - Many men from Morgan County. Company H - Many men from Union Ridge. Company I - Many men from Hancock County. Company K - Many men from Geauga County.

County listing from Steve Ward's Buckeyes All, Part V Revised, as given on Larry Stevens' web page, 161st Ohio Infantry. (accessed on April 25, 2011)