4th Ohio Volunteer Cavalry Descendants Assn.

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4^th Ohio Volunteer Cavalry Descendants Association

The History of the 4^th Ohio Volunteer Cavalry

The 4th Ohio Volunteer Cavalry [hereinafter referred to as 4th OVC] was organized on August 5, 1861, under Colonel John Kennett, mainly from the Ohio and Kentucky counties surrounding Cincinnati, OH, but with many recruits also from the areas around Allen and Lawrence counties, OH to the north and east of Cincinnati, respectively. Following initial training at Camp Gurley from August to November 1861 the regiment was transferred to Camp Dennison on November 23, 1861, where training was completed. On December 5, 1861, it was sent to Jeffersonville, IN where on December 27, 1861, orders were received to join Brigadier General Ormsby Mitchel’s division at Bacon Creek (now Bonnieville), KY.

Use the links below to learn more about our organization:

• About Us – details about how our organization was formed and our purpose
• By-Laws – the rules that govern our organization
• 4^th OVC History – the full history of the 4^th OVC
• Membership – download an application form to join our organization
• Resources – download spreadsheets with a full roster, POWs, Wounded, and more
• Magazine – download sample copies of our magazine
• Men of the 4th OVC – a gallery of pictures of the men who fought in the 4th OVC

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