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=== Brief History  ===
=== Brief History  ===


The 3rd Regiment, Connecticut Infantry was organized at New Haven for three months service. They mustered in May 14, 1861. On the 12th day of August 1861 this regiment was mustered out of service at Hartford.<ref>National Park Service, [https://www.nps.gov/civilwar/soldiers-and-sailors-database.htm The Civil War Soldiers and Sailors System], accessed 6 December 2010.</ref>
The 3rd Regiment, Connecticut Infantry was organized at New Haven.&nbsp; They mustered in May 14, 1861.&nbsp; On the 12th day of August, 1864&nbsp;this regiment was mustered out of service at Hartford.  


For more information about the 3rd Connecticut Regiment Infantry and its history, see:  
For more information about the 3rd Connecticut Regiment Infantry and its history, see:  


*[https://portal.ct.gov/mil/mapo/history/units/history-of-the-third-three-months-connecticut-volunteers History of the Third (Three Months) Connecticut Volunteers] at Connecticut Military Department  
*Regimental History - [http://www.ct.gov/mil/cwp/view.asp?a=1351&q=271184 History of the Third (Three Months) Connecticut Volunteers], (accessed 8 Mar 2011). &nbsp;Connecticut Military Department
*[https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/3rd_Connecticut_Infantry_Regiment 3rd Connecticut Infantry Regiment] at Wikipedia
*[http://www.civilwararchive.com/Unreghst/unctinf1.htm#3rdinf 3rd Regiment Infantry] at The Civil War Archive


=== Companies in this Regiment  ===
=== Companies in this Regiment  ===


Men often enlisted in a company recruited in the counties where they lived, though not always. This regiment was composed of men from all parts of Connecticut.  
Men often enlisted in a company recruited in the counties where they lived though not always.&nbsp; This regiment was composed of men from all parts of Connecticut.  


Infantry Company A was largely formed by men from [[Fairfield County, Connecticut Genealogy|Fairfield County]].
Infantry Company A was largely formed by men from&nbsp;[[Fairfield County, Connecticut|Fairfield County]].&nbsp;


Infantry Company B was largely formed by men from [[New Haven County, Connecticut Genealogy|New Haven County]].  
Infantry Company B&nbsp;was largely formed by men from [[New Haven County, Connecticut|New Haven County]].&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;


Infantry Company C was largely formed by men from [[Fairfield County, Connecticut Genealogy|Fairfield County]].
Infantry Company C was largely formed by men from&nbsp;[[Fairfield County, Connecticut|Fairfield County]].&nbsp;


Infantry Company D was largely formed by men from [[Fairfield County, Connecticut Genealogy|Fairfield County]].
Infantry Company D was largely formed by men from&nbsp;[[Fairfield County, Connecticut|Fairfield County]].&nbsp;


Rifle Company A was largely formed by men from [[Hartford County, Connecticut Genealogy|Hartford County]].
Rifle Company A&nbsp;was largely formed by men from [[Hartford County, Connecticut|Hartford County]].&nbsp;


Rifle Company B was largely formed by men from [[New Haven County, Connecticut Genealogy|New Haven County]].
Rifle Company B&nbsp;was largely formed by men from [[New Haven County, Connecticut|New Haven County]].&nbsp;


Rifle Company C was largely formed by men from [[New Haven County, Connecticut Genealogy|New Haven County]].
Rifle Company C&nbsp;was largely formed&nbsp;by men from [[New Haven County, Connecticut|New Haven County]].&nbsp;


Rifle Company D was largely formed by men from [[New London County, Connecticut Genealogy|New London County]].
Rifle Company D was largely formed by men from&nbsp;[[New London County, Connecticut|New London County]].&nbsp;


Rifle Company E was largely formed by men from [[Hartford County, Connecticut Genealogy|Hartford County]].  
Rifle Company E was largely formed by men from [[Hartford County, Connecticut|Hartford County]].  


Rifle Company F was largely formed by men from [[Fairfield County, Connecticut Genealogy|Fairfield County]]. For more information about Rifle Company F, see [http://www.stamfordhistory.org/cw_3reg.htm Stamford Roster] at The Stamford Historical Society, Inc.
Rifle Company F was largely formed by men from [[Fairfield County, Connecticut|Fairfield County]].&nbsp;


=== Regimental History and Roster  ===
*For more information about Rifle Company F and its history, see:&nbsp;


*''Catalogue of the 1st, 2d, 3d, 4th, and 5th regiments, Connecticut volunteers, 1861.'' Adjutant General's Office, United States Army.  Connecticut Infantry Regiment 1, 2, 3, 4, and 5th.  Bethesda, Maryland : University Publications of America, c1991. {{FSC|779646|item|disp= FS Catalog film 6082888}}(*).
&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; [http://www.stamfordhistory.org/cw_3reg.htm Stamford Roster], (accessed 8 Mar 2011). &nbsp;The Stamford Historical Society, Inc. - Civil War Exhibit
*''Catalogue of Connecticut volunteer organizations, with additional enlistments and casualties to July 1, 1864.'' Connecticut. Adjutant General's Office.  Hartford, Connecticut : Case, Lockwood, 1864; page 45. {{FSC|2842034|item|disp=FS Catalog film 1550802}}. '''''Online at:'''''  [https://www.archive.org/stream/enlistmentcasual00horarich#page/45/mode/1up Internet Archive].
*''Catalogue of Connecticut volunteer organizations : (infantry, cavalry, and artillery,) in the service of the United States, 1861-1865, with additional enlistments, casualties, &amp;c., &amp;c., and brief summaries, showing the operations and service of the several regiments and batteries.'' Adjutant General's Office. Bethesda, Maryland : University Publications of America, c1991; page 43. Includes index.  {{FSC|783975|item|disp= FS Catalog film 6082887}}(*), {{FSC|44904|item|disp= FS Catalog film 1033670, item 1}}. '''''Online at:''''' [https://www.archive.org/stream/connecticutvolorg00catarich#page/43/mode/1up Internet Archive].
*The [http://www.nps.gov/civilwar/soldiers-and-sailors-database.htm Civil War Soldiers and Sailors database] lists [https://www.nps.gov/civilwar/search-soldiers.htm#sort=score+desc&q=%223rd+Regiment,+Connecticut+Infantry%22 874 men] on its roster for this unit.


=== Other Sources ===
=== Company Rosters ===


*[[Beginning United States Civil War Research|Beginning United States Civil War Research]] gives steps for finding information about a Civil War soldier. It covers the major records that should be used. Additional records are described in ‘Connecticut in the Civil War’ and ‘United States Civil War, 1861 to 1865’ (see below).<br>
*Adjutant General's Office, United States Army.&nbsp; Connecticut Infantry Regiment 1,2,3,4, and 5th.&nbsp;''Catalogue of the 1st, 2d, 3d, 4th, and 5th regiments, Connecticut volunteers, 1861'', (Bethesda, Maryland&nbsp;: University Publications of America, c1991). Available at the Family History Library, {{FHL|779646|item|disp= FHL US/CAN Fiche 6082888.}}


*National Park Service, [https://www.nps.gov/civilwar/soldiers-and-sailors-database.htm The Civil War Soldiers and Sailors System], is searchable by soldier's name and state. It contains basic facts about soldiers on both sides of the Civil War, a list of regiments, descriptions of significant battles, sources of the information, and suggestions for where to find additional information. <br>
*Connecticut. Adjutant General's Office, ''Catalogue of Connecticut volunteer organizations, with additional enlistments and casualties to July 1, 1864'', (Hartford, Connecticut&nbsp;: Case, Lockwood, 1864), page 45.&nbsp;&nbsp;Available&nbsp;Online at [http://www.archive.org/stream/enlistmentcasual00horarich#page/45/mode/1up Internet Archive], (accessed 8 Mar 2011).&nbsp; Also available at the Family History Library, {{FHL|221389|item|disp= FHL US/CAN Book 974.6 M2a,}} or FHL US/CAN Film 1550802.


*[[Connecticut in the Civil War|Connecticut in the Civil War]] describes many Confederate and Union sources, specifically for Connecticut, and how to find them.. These include compiled service records, pension records, rosters, cemetery records, Internet databases, published books, etc. <br>
*Adjutant General's Office, ''Catalogue of Connecticut volunteer organizations&nbsp;: (infantry, cavalry, and artillery,) in the service of the United States, 1861-1865, with additional enlistments, casualties, &amp;c., &amp;c., and brief summaries, showing the operations and service of the several regiments and batteries, ''(Bethesda, Maryland&nbsp;: University Publications of America, c1991), page 43. Includes index.&nbsp; Online at [http://www.archive.org/stream/connecticutvolorg00catarich#page/43/mode/1up Internet Archives], (accessed 8 Mar 2011). &nbsp;Also available at the Family History Library'', {{FHL|783975|item|disp= FHL US/CAN Fiche 6082887.}} ''(10 fiche) or {{FHL|44904|item|disp= FHL US/CAN Film 1033670 Item 1.}}


*[[United States Civil War, 1861 to 1865|United States Civil War, 1861 to 1865]] describes and explains United States and Confederate States records, rather than state records, and how to find them. These include veterans’ censuses, compiled service records, pension records, rosters, cemetery records, Internet databases, published books, etc. <br>
=== Source Material  ===


*[https://civilwarintheeast.com/us-regiments-batteries/connecticut/3rd-connecticut/ Timeline of the 3rd Connecticut Infantry Regiment] at The Civil War in the East
*[http://civilwarintheeast.com/USA/CT/3CT.php The Civil War in the East], (accessed 8 Mar 2011). &nbsp;Timeline of the 3rd Connecticut Infantry Regiment


*Shaw, William H. ''A diary as kept by Wm. H. Shaw, during the great Civil War, from April, 1861 to July, 1865.'' (Bethesda, Maryland : University Publications of America, c1991), {{FSC|780415|item|disp=FS Catalog film 6082914}}(*).
*[http://cslib.cdmhost.com/cdm4/item_viewer.php?CISOROOT=/p4005coll1&CISOPTR=159&CISOBOX=1&REC=1 3rd Connecticut Infantry],&nbsp;(accessed 8 Mar 2011). &nbsp;Connecticut State Library, Brady Collection of Civil War&nbsp;Photographs


*Tyler, Elnathan B. ''"Wooden nutmegs" at Bull Run : a humorous account of some of the exploits and experiences of the three months Connecticut brigade, and the part they bore in the national stampede.'' (Washington [District of Columbia] : Library of Congress, Photoduplication Service, 1977), {{FSC|465306|item|disp=FS Catalog film 1550300, item 24}}. Also Bethesda, Maryland : University Publications of America, c1991. {{FSC|780503|item|disp=FS Catalog film 6082915}}(*).
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*United States. War Department. Record and Pension Office. ''Connecticut 1st Cavalry 1st Heavy Artillery 2nd Heavy Artillery 1st-3rd Independent Battery, Light Artillery 1st Infantry, 3 months, 1861-3rd Infantry 5th Infantry 6th Infantry.'' (Washington, District of Columbia : The National Archives, 1964), {{FSC|499078|item|disp=FS Catalog film 1488457}}.
 
=== References ===
 
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[[Category:Connecticut_-_Military_-_Civil_War,_1861-1865]] [[Category:Union Military Units]]

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Brief History[edit | edit source]

The 3rd Regiment, Connecticut Infantry was organized at New Haven.  They mustered in May 14, 1861.  On the 12th day of August, 1864 this regiment was mustered out of service at Hartford.

For more information about the 3rd Connecticut Regiment Infantry and its history, see:

Companies in this Regiment[edit | edit source]

Men often enlisted in a company recruited in the counties where they lived though not always.  This regiment was composed of men from all parts of Connecticut.

Infantry Company A was largely formed by men from Fairfield County. 

Infantry Company B was largely formed by men from New Haven County.   

Infantry Company C was largely formed by men from Fairfield County. 

Infantry Company D was largely formed by men from Fairfield County. 

Rifle Company A was largely formed by men from Hartford County. 

Rifle Company B was largely formed by men from New Haven County. 

Rifle Company C was largely formed by men from New Haven County. 

Rifle Company D was largely formed by men from New London County. 

Rifle Company E was largely formed by men from Hartford County.

Rifle Company F was largely formed by men from Fairfield County. 

  • For more information about Rifle Company F and its history, see: 

     Stamford Roster, (accessed 8 Mar 2011).  The Stamford Historical Society, Inc. - Civil War Exhibit

Company Rosters[edit | edit source]

  • Adjutant General's Office, United States Army.  Connecticut Infantry Regiment 1,2,3,4, and 5th. Catalogue of the 1st, 2d, 3d, 4th, and 5th regiments, Connecticut volunteers, 1861, (Bethesda, Maryland : University Publications of America, c1991). Available at the Family History Library, FHL US/CAN Fiche 6082888.
  • Connecticut. Adjutant General's Office, Catalogue of Connecticut volunteer organizations, with additional enlistments and casualties to July 1, 1864, (Hartford, Connecticut : Case, Lockwood, 1864), page 45.  Available Online at Internet Archive, (accessed 8 Mar 2011).  Also available at the Family History Library, FHL US/CAN Book 974.6 M2a, or FHL US/CAN Film 1550802.
  • Adjutant General's Office, Catalogue of Connecticut volunteer organizations : (infantry, cavalry, and artillery,) in the service of the United States, 1861-1865, with additional enlistments, casualties, &c., &c., and brief summaries, showing the operations and service of the several regiments and batteries, (Bethesda, Maryland : University Publications of America, c1991), page 43. Includes index.  Online at Internet Archives, (accessed 8 Mar 2011).  Also available at the Family History Library, FHL US/CAN Fiche 6082887. (10 fiche) or FHL US/CAN Film 1033670 Item 1.

Source Material[edit | edit source]

  • 3rd Connecticut Infantry, (accessed 8 Mar 2011).  Connecticut State Library, Brady Collection of Civil War Photographs

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