8th Regiment, Ohio Infantry (3 months, 1861)

United States  U.S. Military   Ohio    Ohio Military   Ohio in the Civil War 8th Regiment, Ohio Infantry (3 months, 1861

Brief History
The 8th Regiment, Ohio Infantry (3 months, 1861) mustered in April 18-May 4, 1861 at Cleveland, Ohio. They were mustered out July 24, 1861 at Camp Dennison, 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 - Also known as "Seneca Sharpshooters". Many men from Seneca County. Company B - Also known as "Hibernian Guards". Many men from Cleveland, Cuyahoga County. Company C - Also known as "Bucyrus Light Infantry". Many men from Crawford County. Company D - Many men from Huron County. Company E - Also known as "Sandusky City Guards". Many men from Erie County. Company F - Also known as "Fremont Guards". Many men from Sandusky County. Company G - Also known as "Croghan Guards". Many men from Sandusky County. Company H - Many men from Medina County. Company I - Many men from Lorain County. Company K - Many men from Medina County.

County listing from Steve Ward's Buckeyes All, Part I Revised, as given on Larry Stevens' web page, 8th Ohio Infantry. (accessed on March 21,2011)

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