2nd Independent Battery, Connecticut Light Artillery

Connecticut in the Civil War

Brief History
The 2nd Independent Battery, Connecticut Light Artillery was organized at Bridgeport, Connecticut. It was mustered in September 10, 1862. On the 9th of August 1865, this regiment was mustered out at New Haven, Connecticut. This battery was composed of men from all parts of Connecticut.

For more information onthe 2nd Independent, Connecticut Light Battery and its history, see:


 * Regimental History - The Second Connecticut Volunteer Light Battery - Connecticut Military Department

Company Rosters

 * 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, &amp;c., &amp;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

Source Material

 * The Civil War in the East - Timeline of the 2nd Connecticut Light Artillery