142nd Regiment, Ohio Infantry (National Guard)

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Brief History
The 142nd Regiment, Ohio Infantry (National Guard) was organized at Camp Chase, Ohio, and mustered in September 13, 1864. They were sent to Point of Rocks, Virginia, and had duty there till August 19. 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 Knox County. Company B - Many men from Knox County. Company C - Many men from Knox County. Company D - Many men from Lake County. Company E - Many men from Coshocton County. Company F - Many men from Knox County. Company G - Many men from Coshocton County. Company H - Many men from Knox County. Company I - Many men from Knox County. Company K - Many men from Knox County.

County listing from Steve Ward's Buckeyes All, Part V Revised, as given on Larry Stevens' web page, 142nd Ohio Infantry. (accessed on April 21, 2011)