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[[Image:5th_Regiment,_Connecticut_Infantry,_Colonel_Orris_S._Ferry,.jpg|right|250px|Colonel Orris S. Ferry, 5th Regiment, Connecticut Infantry]]<br> | [[Image:5th_Regiment,_Connecticut_Infantry,_Colonel_Orris_S._Ferry,.jpg|right|250px|Colonel Orris S. Ferry, 5th Regiment, Connecticut Infantry]]<br> | ||
=== Brief History === | === Brief History === | ||
The 5th Regiment Connecticut Infantry was organized at Hartford, Connecticut and mustered in July 26, 1861. | The 5th Regiment Connecticut Infantry was organized at Hartford, Connecticut and mustered in July 26, 1861. On the 19th of July, 1865, the regiment was mustered out of service.<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 on the 5th Regiment Connecticut Infantry and its history, see: | For more information on the 5th Regiment Connecticut Infantry and its history, see: | ||
* | *[https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/5th_Connecticut_Infantry_Regiment 5th Connecticut Infantry Regiment] at Wikipedia | ||
* | *[http://www.civilwararchive.com/Unreghst/unctinf1.htm#4thinf 5th 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. After many battles, companies might be combined because so many men were killed or wounded. This regiment was composed of men from all over 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. | |||
=== Regimental History and Roster === | |||
*''Fifth Connecticut Volunteers, dedication, excursion and reunion, at Gettysburg, August 8th, 9th and 10th, 1887,'' by Edwin E. Marvin. Hartford, Conn.: Press of Wiley, Waterman & Eaton, 1887. '''''Online at:''''' [https://archive.org/details/fifthconnecticut00unit/page/n7/mode/2up Internet Archive] | |||
*''The Fifth Regiment, Connecticut Volunteers : a history compiled from diaries and official report,'' by Edwin E. Marvin. Hartford, Press of Wiley, Waterman & Eatons, 1889. '''''Online at:''''' {{FSDL|419579}}, {{FSC|784042|item|disp=FS Catalog film 6082918}}(*), [https://www.archive.org/details/fifthregimentcon1899marv Internet Archive]. | |||
*''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 Library US/CAN film 6082888}}(*). | |||
*''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 220. {{FSC|2842034|item|disp=FS Catalog film 1550802}}. '''''Online at:''''' {{FSDL|62610}}, [https://www.archive.org/stream/enlistmentcasual00horarich#page/220/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 248. 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/248/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=%225th+Regiment,+Connecticut+Infantry%22 2,967 men] on its roster for this unit. | |||
=== Other Sources === | === Other Sources === | ||
*[[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 | *[[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> | ||
*National Park Service, [ | *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.. These include compiled service records, pension records, rosters, cemetery records, Internet databases, published books, etc. <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.. These include compiled service records, pension records, rosters, cemetery records, Internet databases, published books, etc. <br> | ||
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*[[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> | ||
*[ | *[https://civilwarintheeast.com/us-regiments-batteries/connecticut/5th-connecticut/ Timeline of the 5th Connecticut Infantry Regiment] at The Civil War in the East | ||
*Preston, Edward V. ''Muster roll of the Fifth Connecticut Volunteers who | *Preston, Edward V. ''Muster roll of the Fifth Connecticut Volunteers who participated in the battle flag parade, Hartford, September 17, 1879.'' {{FSC|780506|title-id|disp=FS Catalog film 6082917}}(*). | ||
*United States. War Department. Record and Pension Office. '' | *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 | === References === | ||
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[[Category:Connecticut_-_Military_-_Civil_War,_1861-1865]] | [[Category:Connecticut_-_Military_-_Civil_War,_1861-1865]] [[Category:Union Military Units]] | ||
Latest revision as of 14:54, 12 May 2025
5th Regiment, Connecticut Infantry
Brief History
The 5th Regiment Connecticut Infantry was organized at Hartford, Connecticut and mustered in July 26, 1861. On the 19th of July, 1865, the regiment was mustered out of service.[1]
For more information on the 5th Regiment Connecticut Infantry and its history, see:
- 5th Connecticut Infantry Regiment at Wikipedia
- 5th Regiment Infantry at The Civil War Archive
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 over Connecticut.
Regimental History and Roster
- Fifth Connecticut Volunteers, dedication, excursion and reunion, at Gettysburg, August 8th, 9th and 10th, 1887, by Edwin E. Marvin. Hartford, Conn.: Press of Wiley, Waterman & Eaton, 1887. Online at: Internet Archive
- The Fifth Regiment, Connecticut Volunteers : a history compiled from diaries and official report, by Edwin E. Marvin. Hartford, Press of Wiley, Waterman & Eatons, 1889. Online at: FamilySearch Digital Library, FS Catalog film 6082918(*), Internet Archive.
- 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. FS Library US/CAN film 6082888(*).
- 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 220. 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 248. 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 2,967 men on its roster for this unit.
Other Sources
- 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.
- Timeline of the 5th Connecticut Infantry Regiment at The Civil War in the East
- Preston, Edward V. Muster roll of the Fifth Connecticut Volunteers who participated in the battle flag parade, Hartford, September 17, 1879. FS Catalog film 6082917(*).
- 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), FS Catalog film 1488457.
References
- ↑ National Park Service, The Civil War Soldiers and Sailors System, accessed 6 December 2010.