Tolland Men in the Civil War

The total population of Tolland in the 1860 census was 1,310.  During the war, 124 men enlisted from Tolland, close to an astonishing 9% of the population, and though we can't be sure that all of them actually lived here, we do know that there were several more residents who enlisted elsewhere.

They served in 19 different Connecticut Regiments, as well as in units from Massachusetts, New Hampshire and Pennsylvania and the regular army and navy.  43 were members of Co. K of the 22nd Regiment, under Tolland Captain Benjamin T. Loomis.  

21 were with the 18th Regiment under Lt. Andrew Loomis, Ben's brother.  The 18th served at Winchester on June 15, 1863, where two were killed.  Most of the Union Army was captured in that battle, including eight Tolland men.  After their release, two were recaptured at Piedmont, Virginia and two others at Lynchburg.  Winchester was one of the most contested locations in the war, changing hands 72 times.

Ten were members of the 29th Colored Regiment.

During the war a total of four Tolland men were killed in battle, six died of battle wounds, and 9 more of diseases.  13 were captured.  22 were discharged for reasons including medical disability, and some of them were permanently disabled.

If today's population of Tolland is 15,000 men, women and children,  the total number fighting for the country would be 1350.