United States. Army. Ohio Infantry Regiment, 21st (1861-1865)

 Organization

Found in 36 Collections and/or Records:

Abraham Cassel papers

 Collection – Box MMS-1342 to MMS-1379, Folder: MMS-1345
Identifier: MMS-1345
Abstract

Civil War military and pension files; Cassel served with Co.B, 21st Ohio Volunteer Infantry.

Dates: Creation: 1889-1916

Adams, Phillips, and Mix families papers

 Collection – Multiple Containers
Identifier: MS-1253
Abstract This collection dates from 1850-1932 and documents the lives of members of the allied Adams, Phillips, and Mix families of Hancock and Defiance Counties, Ohio, from the late nineteenth through early twentieth centuries. The collection is primarily comprised of over 300 letters exchanged among family members and other associated individuals, while additional materials include various personal writings, school papers, financial and legal documents, and documents relating to the Civil War...
Dates: Creation: 1850-1932, undated; Creation: Majority of material found within circa 1860-1900

Arnold McMahan papers

 Collection – Box MMS-1192 to MMS-1210, Folder: MMS-1195
Identifier: MMS-1195
Abstract

Civil War pension files of Arnold McMahan who served with the 21st Ohio Volunteer Infantry, ending the war as the commanding officer of the regiment.

Dates: Creation: 1886-1892

Civil War cemetery burial locations of 21st Ohio Volunteer Infantry soldiers

 Collection – Box MMS-1395 to MMS-1418, Folder: MMS-1395
Identifier: MMS-1403
Abstract

Compiled listing by soldier's name, Company, and the plot number for individuals serving with the 21st Ohio Volunteer Infantry who were buried in cemeteries at Andersonville Prison, Marietta National Cemetery, Chattanooga National Cemetery, Stones River National Cemetery, and those known to be buried in unknown graves; compiled by Brad Quinlin.

Dates: Creation: 1995

David P. Stoker letters

 Collection – Box MMS-1236 to MMS-1252, Folder: MMS-1244
Identifier: MMS-1244
Abstract

Letter home, describing attempts by General O.M. Mitchell to capture the Confederate raider Morgan, signed by David P. and Darius R. Stoker.

Dates: Creation: 15 March 1862

George A. Havel papers

 Collection – Box MMS-1380 to MMS-1386, Folder: MMS-1384
Identifier: MMS-1384
Abstract

Civil War military and pension files; Havel served with Co.C, 21st Ohio Volunteer Infantry.

Dates: Creation: 1886-1920

George S. Canfield papers

 Collection – Box MMS-1211 to MMS-1223, Folder: MMS-1211
Identifier: MMS-1211
Abstract

Typed copy of a historical sketch read at a reunion of Co.K, 21st O.V.I. in 1908, of Canfield's experiences as Company drummer at the battle.

Dates: Creation: 1909

Grovey B. French papers

 Collection – Box MMS-1342 to MMS-1379, Folder: MMS-1344
Identifier: MMS-1344
Abstract

Civil War military and pension files; French served with Co.A, 21st Ohio Volunteer Infantry.

Dates: Creation: 1863-1908

Isaac Cusac letter

 Collection – Box MMS-1395 to MMS-1418, Folder: MMS-1404
Identifier: MMS-1404
Abstract

Letter describing movements of Co. G of the 21st O.V.I. at the Battle of Chickamauga on Sunday Sept. 20, 1863.

Dates: Creation: 1909 March 13

Jacob Harpst papers

 Collection – Box MMS-1236 to MMS-1252, Folder: MMS-1242
Identifier: MMS-1242
Abstract

Civil War military and pension papers; Harpst served in Co.F, 21st Ohio Volunteer Infantry.

Dates: Creation: 1879-1914

James B. Whitmer letter

 Collection – Box MMS-1857 to MMS-1874, Folder: MMS-1858
Identifier: MMS-1858
Abstract

Originals and transcript of a letter from a private serving in Co. G, 21st Ohio Volunteer Infantry, describing camp situation in Kentucky, enthusiasm for battle, and reference to other soldiers in his company.

Dates: Creation: 1861 Dec 19

John C. Wickham papers

 Collection – Box MMS-1236 to MMS-1252, Folder: MMS-1251
Identifier: MMS-1251
Abstract

Civil War military and pension papers; Wickham served in Co.H, 21st Ohio Volunteer Infantry.

Dates: Creation: 1879-1924

John H. Bolton diary

 Collection – Box MMS-1482 to MMS-1491, Folder: MMS-1488
Identifier: MMS-1488
Abstract

Diary of First Lieutenant John H. Bolton of 21st Ohio Volunteer Infantry who served as regimental quartermaster. Includes equipment lists, ordnance reports, and good narrative accounts of the Battles of Stone River and Chickamauga.

Dates: Creation: 1861 Sept. 19-1863 Sept. 20

John Vanetton Patterson papers

 Collection
Identifier: MS-1190
Abstract

The John Venetton Patterson papers consist of a series of Civil War era letters written by John V. Patterson while serving in the 21st Ohio Volunteer Infantry during the Civil War. The collection spans the period of his service from 1861 to 1865. These letters have been enhanced with research done by the donor, Paul Tremewan, which forms the remainder of the collection.

Dates: Creation: 1861-1893, 2011, undated

Leonard/Kleckner Family correspondence

 Collection – Box MMS-1395 to MMS-1418, Folder: MMS-1406
Identifier: MMS-1406
Abstract

Transcript of letters written primarily from John Curry Leonard to his sister Elizabeth F. Leonard Kleckner, with a few from Absalom E. Kleckner to his wife or from Tilden Kleckner to his sister-in-law; all men served in Co.A of the 21st Ohio Volunteer Infantry; transcribed by Brad Quinlin.

Dates: Creation: 1861-1863

Liberty Warner papers

 Collection
Identifier: MS-0624
Abstract

Correspondence of a private with Company H, 21st O.V.I. during the Civil War. Includes description of training, camp life, food, health conditions, and troop movements through the Battle of Chickamauga. Includes four letters of brother Elliott M. Warner, serving with the 144th O.V.I. in 1864

Dates: Creation: 1861-1864

Loyal Barber Wort papers

 Collection
Identifier: MS-0700
Abstract

The Loyal B. Wort Papers consist of photocopies of a series of Civil War era letters, primarily from Loyal B. Wort, of Hicksville, Ohio, to his wife, Susan G. (Hendershot) Wort. The collection spans the period of his service from 1861 to 1864.

Dates: Creation: October 4, 1861-August 20, 1864, undated

Mary McCrory papers

 Collection – Box MMS-1307 to MMS-1318, Folder: MMS-1309
Identifier: MMS-1309
Abstract

Correspondence and supporting documents related to an unsuccessful attempt by McCrory to get a pension for her service with Co.H, 21st Ohio Volunteer Infantry (listed variously as a nurse, laundress, or a private).

Dates: Creation: 1897

McConkey/Anderson pension files

 Collection – Box MMS-1172 to MMS-1180, Folder: MMS-1173-1 to MMS-1173-2
Identifier: MMS-1173
Abstract

Civil War pension files of Thomas and Alexander Anderson, who served in Co.D, 21st Ohio Volunteer Infantry, with related files of Alexander B., Charles C., and Andrew P. McConkey, who served in Co.E of that same regiment.

Dates: Creation: 1861-1928

McKinsey family papers

 Collection – Box MMS-1502 to MMS-1518, Folder: MMS-1518
Identifier: MMS-1518
Abstract

Civil War records and pension files of Lewis, Joseph, and Samuel McKinsey, all of Co. G, 21st O.V.I., William McKinsey, of Co.G, 133rd O.V.I., and Michael Crosser, Co.B, 111th O.V.I. ; photocopies.

Dates: Creation: 1861-1914

Numerical record of Colt Revolving Rifles [issued to the 21st Regiment, Ohio Volunteer Infantry]

 Collection – Box MMS-1582 to MMS-1606, Folder: MMS-1606
Identifier: MMS-1606
Abstract

Photocopy of original inventory in the National Archives, with typed transcript of Colt rifles issued to the 21st OVI, provided by Richard Mann.

Dates: Creation: 1863

Oscelia Clark Morgan correspondence

 Collection – Box MMS-1454 to MMS-1463, Folder: MMS-1456
Identifier: MMS-1456
Abstract

Transcripts of correspondence primarily of Oscelia Clark Morgan in Tontogany, Ohio with her brothers and brothers-in-law, during the Civil War; individuals identified as serving in the 14th O.V.I., 21st O.V.I., and 2nd O.V.C. ; location of original letters unknown, identified as the Carleton Morgan Collection.

Dates: Creation: 1861-1864

Robert Buffum papers

 Collection – Box MMS-1529 to MMS-1532, Folder: MMS-1530
Identifier: MMS-1530
Abstract

Photocopy of military service records, including musters, roll calls, descriptive roll, and correspondence.

Dates: Creation: 1861-1864

Robert S. Dilworth journal

 Collection – Box MMS-1482 to MMS-1491, Folder: MMS-1485
Identifier: MMS-1485
Abstract

Journal of Lt. Robert Sample Dilworth from Ottawa in Putnam County, Ohio. He was promoted from 2nd lieutenant in companies G to 1st lieutenant of company I of the 21st Ohio Volunteer Infantry. The journal includes accounts of camp life, foraging, and discipline, and details of maneuvers and casualties in the Battle of Chattanooga.

Dates: Creation: August 3-October 15, 1863

Robert S. Dilworth papers

 Collection
Identifier: MS-0800
Abstract

The diaries of Robert S. Dilworth, consist of handwritten pocket diaries written by an officer of the 21st Regiment Ohio Volunteer Infantry from 1861-1862.

Dates: Creation: 1861-1926