George B. Dewolf Colburn was a resident of Hartford on April 25, 1861 when he enlisted as a Private in Co. A of the 3rd Regiment Connecticut Volunteer Infantry; he was mustered out on August 12, 1861 at Hartford, Connecticut. On August 25, 1862, he enlisted as a Private in Co. I of the 22^nd Regiment Connecticut Volunteer Infantry; he was promoted to Corporal in September 1862 and was mustered out July 7, 1863 at Hartford, Connecticut.

The descriptive muster roll for the 22^nd Regiment Connecticut Volunteer Infantry lists his age as 27 and his occupation as pistol maker.  He is described as being 5’ 4 ½” tall with a lightly freckled complexion and dark hair and eyes.  His marital status is married.

He was born about 1837 in Mansfield, Connecticut possibly to Reuben and ______  Colburn. George Colburn married Clarissa S. Wilson on September 6, 1857 at Hartford, Connecticut. His brother-in-law, Joseph H. Wilson was also in Co. I of the 22^nd Regiment Connecticut Volunteer Infantry. No children are known and the date of death and burial place are unknown.