30th Regiment, Connecticut Infantry

Connecticut in the Civil War

Brief History
The 30th Regiment, Connecticut Infantry (Colored) was organized at New Haven, Connecticut and was mustered in March 1864. It was never filled to the maximum, only four companies were finally organized. On the 18th of May, 1864 the regiment was consolidated with 31st Regiment United States Colored Troops. This regiment was mustered out at Hartford, Connecticut and discharged Dec. 1st, 1865.

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.

Company A

Company B

Company C

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. Or FHL Collection on FHL US/CAN Fiche 6082886 (9 fiche) or FHL US/CAN Book 974.6 M2a.


 * 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. Or FHL Collection FHL US/CAN Fiche 6082887 (10 fiche) or FHL US/CAN Film 1033670 Item 1.

Source Material

 * Regimental Timeline - 30th Connecticut Infantry Regiment - The Civil War in the East