3rd Regiment, Ohio Infantry

United States  U.S. Military   Ohio    Ohio Military   Ohio in the Civil War 3rd Regiment, Ohio Infantry

Brief History
The 3rd Regiment, Ohio Infantry mustered in June 4, 1861 at Camp Dennison, near Cincinnati, Ohio. They mustered out June 23, 1864 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.

Company A - many men from Columbus, Franklin County. Company B - many men from Belmont County &amp; Columbus, Franklin County. Company C - also known as "Ohio State Guards" (Color Company) many men from Athens County. Company D - many men from Springfield, Clark County. Company E - many men from Zanesville, Muskingum County. Company F - also knbown as "Hamilton Guards" many men from Hamilton, Butler County. Company G - many men from Cincinnati, Hamilton County. Company H - many men from Newark, Licking County. Company I - many men from Cardington, Morrow County. Company K - many men from Wellsville, Columbiana County &amp; Licking County.

County listing from Steve Ward's Buckeyes All, Part I Revised, as shown on Larry Stevens' site, 3rd Ohio Infantry(accessed 31 January 2011)

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