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Comment on Civil War death toll even higher that previously believed by Was Civil War death toll over a million? | Connecticut History Connection

Was Civil War death toll over a million? | Connecticut History Connection — Tue, 17 Apr 2012 14:36:05 +0000

[...] count. Dr. Hacker of Binghamton University, SUNY, using the 1960 and 1870 censuses, completed a study that put the Civil War death toll at 750,000 but says it could be as high as [...]

Comment on Anniversary of Connecticut regiment’s capture of Mississippi flag by Anniversary of Connecticut regiment’s capture of Mississippi flag | Connecticut History Connection « William Webb, An African American Civil War Soldier from Connecticut

Sat, 31 Mar 2012 14:13:17 +0000

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Comment on Why the British burned Norwalk by Sandra Fitch-Ritch

Sandra Fitch-Ritch — Mon, 12 Mar 2012 23:40:35 +0000

Judith, just found this site and your query. I’m researching my line of Fitch’s also and have read quite abit of Norwalk’s part in the colonial wars. In fact I grow up right next to Norwalk and know the region pretty well.. Moved north in later years.. I sent for a book a while back.. maybe you are familiar with it. ” The Birth of Yankee Doodle” by Ferenz Febor. He lived in Norwalk for a time.. interesting reading and lots of details on the troops etc. I have a missing link in my family but pretty sure its one of Seymour Fitch + Eliz. Hoyt’s sons Ezra Benedict Fitch b 1768. He with other siblings went to Walton Ny in late 1700′s. Perhaps you are familiar with this family. The emigrant ancestor of course would be Thomas 1. The missing link is the father of Lewis S Fitch who was b. abt 1798 in NY. Was wondering if you may have anything further on this branch of family. I have a copy of “Descentants of Seymour Fitch and Eliz. Hoyt” There are 2 of these books in the Fitch family so I’m on the right track.. The author of this book is Edward Fitch. In it he say “Ezra come to Walton NY area also but little is known abt. him. He had a son Lewis” My Lewis S.. married a Polly Rose.. sons Thomas and Ezra..There are a few other Lewis’ in this branch too but not the right ones.. From Lewis to my immediate family is clear sailing.. its just one link missing I’m sure. I hope you are having luck with your book and would like to get a chance to read it when the time comes.
Thank you for taking the time to read this “novel” sandee

Comment on First Regiment Connecticut Volunteer Cavalry Civil War history by lent

lent — Wed, 29 Feb 2012 16:46:26 +0000

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Comment on Second Connecticut Light Battery at Gettysburg by Civil War living history event being planned in Meriden | Connecticut History Connection

Thu, 23 Feb 2012 16:52:15 +0000

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Sun, 19 Feb 2012 15:59:33 +0000

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Comment on Civil War by tommy

tommy — Wed, 11 Jan 2012 12:54:15 +0000

hello excellent post I’m a huge Gunners fan from NZ

Comment on Learn about Connecticut troops at Antietam by Jackie

Jackie — Wed, 02 Nov 2011 16:22:38 +0000

Sure sounds like it would be a fascinating piece of history to exhibit! Any idea when the exhibit will reopen again?? -Jackie @ Home Appraisal CT

Comment on New book portrays Ridgefield’s role in the Civil War by Sybil Wilson

Sybil Wilson — Tue, 23 Aug 2011 23:47:20 +0000

Edwin Pickett is my relative, my daughter is named.My great grandfather is Edwin S Pickett who married Lelia and that is who my daughter is named after.

Comment on Why the British burned Norwalk by Nick D.

Nick D. — Mon, 22 Aug 2011 20:21:23 +0000

Some dude just uncovered a cannonball lodged in a rock on his property. it’s on Hillside Ave. Off of Taylor Ave.