10th Regiment, Connecticut Infantry

Connecticut in the Civil War

Brief History

The 10th Regiment, Connecticut Infantry was organized at Hartford, Connecticut and mustered in October 22, 1861.  On the 15th of August, 1865, this regiment was mustered out in Virginia.

For more information on the 10th Regiment, Connecticut Infantry and its history, see:

• The knightly soldier: a biography of Major Henry Ward Camp, Tenth Conn., by H. Clay Trumbull.  The book outlines the history of this regiment and follows Major Camp through his death at New Market, Virginia. - Online Book

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.

Company A

Company B

Company C

Company D

Company E

Company F

Company G

Company H

Company I was largely formed by men from Fairfield County.

Company K

Source Material

• Catalogue of Connecticut volunteer organizations, with additional enlistments and casualties to July 1, 1864. Compiled From Records in the Adjutant General's Office and Published by Order of the Legislature, by Horace J. Morse - Adjutant General - Online Book

• 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 (1869) by Connecticut. Adjutant-General's Office; Ingersoll, Colin M. (Colin Macrae), 1819-1904 - Online Book

• The Civil War in the East - Timeline of the 10th Connecticut Infantry Regiment

• The Stamford Historical Society, Inc. - History and Roster