6th Regiment, Ohio Infantry (3 months, 1861)

United States  U.S. Military   Ohio    Ohio Military   Ohio in the Civil War 6th Regiment, Ohio Infantry (3 months, 1861)

Brief History
The 6th Regiment, Ohio Infantry (3 months, 1861) mustered in April 27, 1861 at Camp Harrison, near Cincinnati, 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: Company A - Many men from Cincinnati. Company B Cincinnati Company C Cincinnati Company D Cincinnati Company E Cincinnati Company F Cincinnati Company G Cincinnati Company H Cincinnati Company I Cincinnati Company K Cincinnati Menter's Brass Band

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