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[[Connecticut in the Civil War|Connecticut in the Civil War]] | ''[[United States|United States]] [[Image:Gotoarrow.png]] [[Connecticut|Connecticut]] [[Image:Gotoarrow.png]] [[Connecticut Military Records|Connecticut Military Records]] [[Image:Gotoarrow.png]] [[Connecticut in the Civil War|Connecticut in the Civil War]]'' | ||
=== Brief History - "The Plymouth Pilgrims" === | === Brief History - "The Plymouth Pilgrims" === | ||
The 16th Regiment, Connecticut Infantry was organized at Hartford, Connecticut and mustered in on the 24th of August, 1862. This regiment was mustered out of service June 24, 1865. | The 16th Regiment, Connecticut Infantry was organized at Hartford, Connecticut and mustered in on the 24th of August, 1862. This regiment was mustered out of service June 24, 1865. | ||
For more information about the 16th Regiment Infantry and its history, see: | For more information about the 16th Regiment Infantry and its history, see: | ||
*Regimental History - [http://www.gutenberg.org/files/31867/31867-h/31867-h.htm History of the Sixteenth Connecticut Volunteers], by B.F. Blakeslee - Online book | *Regimental History - [http://www.gutenberg.org/files/31867/31867-h/31867-h.htm History of the Sixteenth Connecticut Volunteers], by B.F. Blakeslee - Online book | ||
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Company I | Company I | ||
Company K was largely formed by men from [[Hartford County, Connecticut|Hartford County]]. | Company K was largely formed by men from [[Hartford County, Connecticut|Hartford County]]. | ||
=== Company Rosters === | === Company Rosters === | ||
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*[http://www.factasy.com/civil_war/node/1890 The 16th Connecticut Regiment Volunteer Infantry] - Roster | *[http://www.factasy.com/civil_war/node/1890 The 16th Connecticut Regiment Volunteer Infantry] - Roster | ||
=== Source Material === | === Source Material === | ||
*[http://civilwarintheeast.com/USA/CT/16CT.php The Civil War in the East] - Timeline of the 16th Connecticut Infantry Regiment | *[http://civilwarintheeast.com/USA/CT/16CT.php The Civil War in the East] - Timeline of the 16th Connecticut Infantry Regiment | ||
*16th Connecticut Volunteer Infantry, by Sergeant William H. Relyea and John M. Priest. This book can be found at [http://www.worldcat.org www.worldcat.org]. | *16th Connecticut Volunteer Infantry, by Sergeant William H. Relyea and John M. Priest. This book can be found at [http://www.worldcat.org www.worldcat.org]. | ||
[[Category:Connecticut]] | [[Category:Connecticut]] | ||
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Brief History - "The Plymouth Pilgrims"[edit | edit source]
The 16th Regiment, Connecticut Infantry was organized at Hartford, Connecticut and mustered in on the 24th of August, 1862. This regiment was mustered out of service June 24, 1865.
For more information about the 16th Regiment Infantry and its history, see:
- Regimental History - History of the Sixteenth Connecticut Volunteers, by B.F. Blakeslee - Online book
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, but the majority of men in each unit resided in the following counties:
Company A
Company B
Company C
Company D was largely formed by men from Hartford County.
Company E
Company F was largely formed by men from Hartford County.
Company G
Company H
Company I
Company K was largely formed by men from Hartford County.
Company Rosters[edit | edit source]
- 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. Or FHL Collection on FHL US/CAN Fiche 6082886 (9 fiche) or FHL US/CAN Book 974.6 M2a .
- 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. Or FHL Collection FHL US/CAN Fiche 6082887 (10 fiche) or FHL US/CAN Film 1033670 Item 1.
- Graves of the 16th Connecticut Regiment - Roster by Name and Roster by Company
Source Material[edit | edit source]
- The Civil War in the East - Timeline of the 16th Connecticut Infantry Regiment
- 16th Connecticut Volunteer Infantry, by Sergeant William H. Relyea and John M. Priest. This book can be found at www.worldcat.org.