139th Regiment, Ohio Infantry (National Guard)

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Brief History
The 139th Regiment, Ohio Infantry (National Guard) was organized at Camp Chase, Ohio, and mustered in May 11, 1864. They served at Point Lookout, Maryland, June 1, and assigned to duty there as Prison Guard till August 22. They were mustered out August 26, 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 Hamilton County. Company B - Many men from Hamilton County. Company C - Many men from Hamilton County. Company D - Many men from Hamilton County. Company E - Many men from Hamilton County. Company F - Many men from Hamilton County. Company G - Many men from Hamilton County. Company H - Many men from Van Wert County. Company I - Many men from Van Wert County. Company K - Many men from Ottawa County.

County listing from Steve Ward's Buckeyes All, Part V Revised, as given on Larry Stevens' web page, 139th Ohio Infantry. (accessed on April 21, 2011)