1st Independent Battery, Connecticut Light Artillery

Connecticut in the Civil War

Brief History
The 1st Connecticut Light Battery was organized at West Meriden and was mustered in October 26, 1861. It was mustered out June 11, 1865. This battery was composed of men from all parts of Connecticut.

For more information about the 1st Connecticut Light Battery and its history, see:


 * Regimental History - History of the First Connecticut Volunteer Light Battery - Connecticut Military Department
 * History of the First Light Battery, Connecticut Volunteers, 1861-1865. Personal records and reminiscences. The story of the battery from its organization to the present time, by Herbert W. Beecher. Online Book

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 1st Connecticut Light Artillery