24th Regiment, Ohio Infantry

United States  U.S. Military   Ohio    Ohio Military   Ohio in the Civil War 24th Regiment, Ohio Infantry

Brief History
The 24th Regiment, Ohio Infantry mustered in May 29, to June 17, 1861 at Camps Chase and Jackson. They were mustered out June 17-24, 1864, at Chattanooga, Tennessee.

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 Huron and Pickaway Counties. Company B - Many men from Muskingum County. Company C - Many men from Columbiana, Erie and Sandusky Counties. Company D - Many men from Adams County. Company E - Also known as "Buckeye Guards". Many men from Dayton, Montgomery County. Company F - Many men fromTrumbull County. Company G - Many men from Huron County. Company H - Many men from Cuyahoga County. Company I - Many men from Hillsboro, Highland County. Company K - Also known as "Givens Rangers". Many men from Coshocton County.

County listing from Steve Ward's Buckeyes All, Part I Revised, as given on Larry Stevens' web page, 24th Ohio Infantry. (accessed on April 4, 2011)

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