8th Regiment, Connecticut Infantry

Connecticut in the Civil War

Brief History
The 8th Regiment Infantry was organized at Hartford, Connecticut and was mustered in September 21, 1861. This regiment was mustered out December 12, 1865.

For more information on the 8th Regiment, Connecticut Infantry and its history, see:


 * Regimental History - Eighth Regiment Connecticut Volunteer Infantry, written by J. H. Vaill, Late Quartermaster - Sergeant Eighth Connecticut Volunteers. Click on the Original History Link on the left side bar.

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, but the majority of men in each unit resided in the following counties:

Company A

Company B was largely formed by men from Hartford County.

Company C

Company D

Company E

Company F

Company G was largely formed by men from New London County.

Company H

Company I

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, &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
 * The Civil War in the East - Timeline of the 8th Connecticut Infantry Regiment
 * The Stamford Historical Society, Inc. - Roster