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=== Brief History === | === Brief History === | ||
The 29th Regiment was stationed at Fair Haven Connecticut during its organization and was mustered in on March 8, 1864. <br>It was mustered out October 24, 1865 at New Orleans. | The 29th Regiment was stationed at Fair Haven, Connecticut during its organization and was mustered in on March 8, 1864. <br>It was mustered out October 24, 1865 at New Orleans. Discharged and paid the 25th day of November, 1865 in Hartford, Connecticut.<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> | ||
For more information about the 29th Regiment and its history, see: | For more information about the 29th Regiment and its history, see: | ||
* | *[https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/29th_Connecticut_Colored_Infantry_Regiment 29th Connecticut Infantry Regiment] at Wikipedia | ||
*[https://www.civilwararchive.com/Unreghst/unctinf4.htm#29thinf 29th Regiment Infantry (African Descent)] at The Civil War Archive | |||
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=== Companies in this Regiment === | === Companies in this Regiment === | ||
Men often enlisted in a company recruited in the counties where they lived, though not always. After many battles, companies might be combined because so many men were killed or wounded. 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. After many battles, companies might be combined because so many men were killed or wounded. This regiment was composed of men from all parts of Connecticut. | |||
=== Regimental History and Roster === | |||
* | *''A sketch of the 29th regiment of Connecticut colored troops.'' By Isaac J. Hill . Baltimore: Printed by Daugherty, Maguire & co., 1867. '''''Online at:''''' [https://archive.org/details/sketchof29thregi00hill/page/n1/mode/2up Internet Archive]. | ||
*''Out of the Briars : an autobiography and sketch of the Twenty-ninth regiment, Connecticut volunteers.'' By Alexander Heritage Newton. Phila. Pa.: The A.M.E. Book Concern, 1910. {{FSC|781408|item|disp= FS Catalog film 6082967}}(*). '''''Online at:''''' [https://archive.org/details/outofbriarsauto00newt Internet Archive]. | |||
*''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 810. {{FSC|2842034|item|disp=FS Catalog film 1550802}}. '''''Online at:''''' {{FSDL|62610}}, [https://www.archive.org/stream/enlistmentcasual00horarich#page/810/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, &c., &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 890. Includes index. {{FSC|783975|item|disp= FS Catalog film 6082887}}(*), {{FSC|44904|item|disp= FS Catalog film 1033670, item 1}}. '''''Online at:''''' {{FSDL|64771}}, [https://www.archive.org/stream/connecticutvolorg00catarich#page/890/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=%2229th+Regiment,+Connecticut+Infantry%22 1,608 men] on its roster for this unit. | |||
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=== Other Sources === | === Other Sources === | ||
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*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> | *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 in the Civil War|Connecticut in the Civil War]] describes many Confederate and Union sources, specifically for Connecticut, and how to find them | *[[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> | ||
*[[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> | *[[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> | ||
*[ | *[[United States Colored Troops in the Civil War|United States Colored Troops in the Civil War]] lists additional sources about the African American troops. | ||
*[ | *Connecticut State Library, [https://www.ctatatelibrarydata.org/colored-troop-enlistments-from-connecticut-during-the-civil-war/ Colored Troop Enlistments from Connecticut during the Civil War]. | ||
*[http://www.hartford-hwp.com/HBHP/exhibit/05/index.html Citizens of Color, 1863-1890: Military and Political Participation] at The Hartford Black History Project. | |||
*[ | *[https://civilwarintheeast.com/us-regiments-batteries/connecticut/29th-connecticut-colored/ 29th Connecticut Volunteer Infantry Regiment timeline] at The Civil War in the East. | ||
*[http:// | *[http://www.stamfordhistory.org/cw_reghist.htm#13 History and roster] at The Stamford Historical Society, Inc. | ||
*[ | *[https://web.archive.org/web/20050208203010/http://pages.cthome.net/fwc/29-CT.HTM Graves of the 29th Regiment]. Connecticut Civil War Graves - archived page. Roster by name and Muster by rank and company. | ||
=== References | === References === | ||
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[[Category:Connecticut_-_Military_-_Civil_War,_1861-1865]] [[Category: | [[Category:Connecticut_-_Military_-_Civil_War,_1861-1865]] [[Category:Union Military Units]] | ||
Latest revision as of 13:13, 8 May 2025
29th Regiment, Connecticut Infantry
Brief History[edit | edit source]
The 29th Regiment was stationed at Fair Haven, Connecticut during its organization and was mustered in on March 8, 1864.
It was mustered out October 24, 1865 at New Orleans. Discharged and paid the 25th day of November, 1865 in Hartford, Connecticut.[1]
For more information about the 29th Regiment and its history, see:
- 29th Connecticut Infantry Regiment at Wikipedia
- 29th Regiment Infantry (African Descent) at The Civil War Archive
Companies in this Regiment[edit | edit source]
Men often enlisted in a company recruited in the counties where they lived, though not always. After many battles, companies might be combined because so many men were killed or wounded. This regiment was composed of men from all parts of Connecticut.
Regimental History and Roster[edit | edit source]
- A sketch of the 29th regiment of Connecticut colored troops. By Isaac J. Hill . Baltimore: Printed by Daugherty, Maguire & co., 1867. Online at: Internet Archive.
- Out of the Briars : an autobiography and sketch of the Twenty-ninth regiment, Connecticut volunteers. By Alexander Heritage Newton. Phila. Pa.: The A.M.E. Book Concern, 1910. FS Catalog film 6082967(*). Online at: Internet Archive.
- 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 810. FS Catalog film 1550802. Online at: FamilySearch Digital Library, Internet Archive.
- 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. Adjutant General's Office. Bethesda, Maryland : University Publications of America, c1991, page 890. Includes index. FS Catalog film 6082887(*), FS Catalog film 1033670, item 1. Online at: FamilySearch Digital Library, Internet Archive.
- The Civil War Soldiers and Sailors database lists 1,608 men on its roster for this unit.
Other Sources[edit | edit source]
- 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).
- National Park Service, 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.
- 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.
- 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.
- United States Colored Troops in the Civil War lists additional sources about the African American troops.
- Connecticut State Library, Colored Troop Enlistments from Connecticut during the Civil War.
- Citizens of Color, 1863-1890: Military and Political Participation at The Hartford Black History Project.
- 29th Connecticut Volunteer Infantry Regiment timeline at The Civil War in the East.
- History and roster at The Stamford Historical Society, Inc.
- Graves of the 29th Regiment. Connecticut Civil War Graves - archived page. Roster by name and Muster by rank and company.
References[edit | edit source]
- ↑ National Park Service, The Civil War Soldiers and Sailors System, accessed 6 December 2010.