Sunday, October 31, 2010

Private Lucius Fox (Company I)


I found and purchased this image of Private Fox off of eBay a few months ago. It isn't everyday that you find something on there related to the 8th Connecticut that's affordable. So I almost had to buy it. I'm still looking for my g-g-g grandfather who served in Company G. If anyone sees anything belonging to a Michael Farley, please let me know.
Lucius Fox enlisted as a Private on September 27, 1861 in the small town of Washington, Connecticut. Washington is located in the northwestern hills of Litchfield County. Fox was one of twelve Washington men who served in the 8th Connecticut during the course of the war. Eleven served in Company I and one served in Company E. Company I was basically a company made up of Litchfield County men.
When Fox enlisted he signed up to serve three years. When the opportunity came to re-enlist as veterans in the winter of 1863, Fox declined. He finished his three year term on September 26, 1864 when he was mustered out.