Overview
The 141st Ohio Infantry (One Hundred Days’ Service) was an infantry regiment organized at Gallipolis, Ohio, in May 1864 for service in the Union Army during the American Civil War. The regiment was part of the Ohio National Guard’s mobilization for short-term federal service, serving primarily in the Eastern Theater. Its term of enlistment was 100 days.
This unit is distinct from any other Ohio regiments with different service terms.
Organization & Service
The 141st Ohio Infantry (One Hundred Days’ Service) was organized at Gallipolis, Ohio, from May 11 to May 14, 1864. The regiment was composed of the 36th Battalion (Athens County), 16th Battalion (Gallia County), part of the 84th Battalion (Adams County), and part of the 20th Battalion (Scioto County), all Ohio National Guard units. Colonel Anderson D. Jaynes commanded the regiment, with Lieutenant Colonel Taylor W. Hampton and Major Archibald D. Brown as principal field officers.
On May 21, 1864, the regiment was ordered to Charleston, West Virginia, to relieve the 13th West Virginia Infantry. The 141st Ohio Infantry performed guard duty at Charleston throughout its service, remaining at this post until August 25, 1864. The regiment was then ordered back to Gallipolis, Ohio, where it was mustered out of service on September 3, 1864.
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Engagements & Campaigns
- Guard duty at Charleston, West Virginia (May–August 1864)
Casualties
Specific casualty figures for the 141st Ohio Infantry (One Hundred Days’ Service) are not detailed in available primary sources. The regiment primarily performed guard duty and did not participate in major engagements.
Field Officers & Commanders
- Colonel Anderson D. Jaynes
- Lieutenant Colonel Taylor W. Hampton
- Major Archibald D. Brown
Regimental Roster
The full roster of the 141st Ohio Infantry (One Hundred Days’ Service), including officers and enlisted men, is available on the regiment’s dedicated roster page. This resource provides names, ranks, and additional service details for genealogical and historical research.
To view the complete roster, visit the 141st Ohio Infantry (One Hundred Days’ Service) Roster page.
Sources & References
- Official Records of the Union and Confederate Armies, Series I, Vol. 37
- Ohio Roster Commission. Official Roster of the Soldiers of the State of Ohio in the War of the Rebellion, Vol. 8
- Dyer, Frederick H. A Compendium of the War of the Rebellion
- The Union Army, Vol. 2 (Federal Publishing Company, 1908)