Connecticut & the Revolution
Rebellious residents in the thirteen colonies won independence from Great Britain, becoming the United States of America after the revolution took place between 1775 and 1783.
Beginning in April 1775, Connecticut sent men to fight. Including state troops and militia, more than 40,000 Connecticut men saw military service during the Revolution. Hartford played a key role as an inland meeting place for the American and French military commanders, General George Washington and the Comte de Rochambeau, as well as for its part in helping to supply the Continental Army with men and provisions.
The photo on the left shows the memorial for Col. Jeremiah Wadsworth and his family.
During 2018 a research team compared records done by various projects over the years. This includes the Daughters of the American Revolution, who were responsible for restoring the ABG in the 1890s. Other records include the 1835 “still standing” list, Sons of the American Revolution applications, and other records that can be found on Ancestry.com. Another valuable resource is the website for the Society of the Cincinnati in the State of Connecticut.Â
Review the brochure to see more details, with locations & images of specific Revolutionary War soldiers’ gravestones, data about death dates, ages, & additional information.
Funding for this brochure was generously provided by the Society of the Cincinnati in the State of Connecticut.
Resources
CT State Library: Revolutionary War Service Records
CT State Library: The Hale Collection
Daughters of the American Revolution: Patriot Records Index
Sons of the American Revolution: Patriot Research System