22nd Continental Regiment
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The 22nd Continental Regiment was formed on 1 January 1776 when the 2nd Connecticut Regt (1775)
of Spencer's Brigade in the Main Continental Army
was re-designated. On 12 August 1776 Spencer's Brigade was re-designated as Parson's Brigade and on 12 November 1776 the brigade was re-assigned to the Highland's Department. The regiment was re-assigned to Mercer's Brigade of the Main Continental Army
on the same date. The regiment was disbanded on 31 December 1776 at Peekskill, New York.
2nd Connecticut Regt (1775)
-Summary:The 2nd Connecticut Regiment was authorized in the Connecticut State Troops and was organized from ten companies of volunteers from Hartford county in the state of Connecticut between 1–20 May 1775. It was adopted on 14 June 1775 into the Main Continental Army and assigned 22 July...
of Spencer's Brigade in the Main Continental Army
Continental Army
The Continental Army was formed after the outbreak of the American Revolutionary War by the colonies that became the United States of America. Established by a resolution of the Continental Congress on June 14, 1775, it was created to coordinate the military efforts of the Thirteen Colonies in...
was re-designated. On 12 August 1776 Spencer's Brigade was re-designated as Parson's Brigade and on 12 November 1776 the brigade was re-assigned to the Highland's Department. The regiment was re-assigned to Mercer's Brigade of the Main Continental Army
Continental Army
The Continental Army was formed after the outbreak of the American Revolutionary War by the colonies that became the United States of America. Established by a resolution of the Continental Congress on June 14, 1775, it was created to coordinate the military efforts of the Thirteen Colonies in...
on the same date. The regiment was disbanded on 31 December 1776 at Peekskill, New York.