"Leaves From my Journal": William T. Beatty's Civil War Account of the 2nd Ohio Volunteer Infantry

A total of 313,180 Ohioans served in 198 infantry regiments and 13 cavalry regiments, in addition to several artillery regiments and various independent units. One such Ohio soldier was William Beatty, a member of the 2nd Ohio Volunteer Infantry. Beatty, at the age of forty-three, joined the 2nd Ohio Volunteer Infantry, Company C, on Jul 27, 1861 at the rank of Captain. Beatty served in that capacity until Mar 2, 1863, when he was promoted to Major and became a member of the Field and Staff Officers for the 2nd Ohio Volunteer Infantry. Beatty was later captured at the Battle of Chickamauga on Sep 20, 1863 and ultimately discharged on Nov 10, 1864. During his time in service, Beatty kept a journal and meticulously recorded dates and key events. Here, Combs et al relate Beatty's Civil War account.