Dedicated to preserving and publishing information on the history of Mansfield Connecticut
Welcome to our digital exhibit about Mansfield’s Civil War soldiers. This is a collaborative project of the Mansfield Historical Society and the University of Connecticut. It was made possible through a SHARP Capacity Grant awarded to the Mansfield Historical Society by Connecticut Humanities. Funding was provided by Connecticut Humanities and the National Endowment for the Humanities (NEH) as part of the American Rescue Plan Act.
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An alphabetical listing of Mansfield citizens that fought during the Civil War.
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The significant events between November 1860 and September 1863.
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The significant events between March 1864 and the passing of the 13TH Amendment
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Recruiting of black soldiers was not authorized until 1862 due to President Lincoln’s concerns that this would cause border states to secede. The Emancipation Proclamation was issued on January 1, 1863, to free all slaves in rebellious areas. Black soldiers were actively recruited in the Northern States after that date as regiments were established. The first black regiment that Connecticut authorized was the 29th (Colored) Regiment Connecticut Volunteer Infantry, formed in 1863; the regimental roster was completed in January 1864. They fought at Petersburg and Chapin’s Farm, Virginia, and two companies were the first Union infantry into Richmond.
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All of Baldwin’s letters and transcripts within MHS possession, in chronological order.
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All of Hall’s letters and transcripts within MHS possession, in chronological order.
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A listing of terms that will help you understand information contained in our Civil War Collection.
Continue reading “Civil War/Military Terms Glossary”