Samuel Thompson was born in Ireland.  In 1860, he was age 65 and living in New Britain.  He enlisted into the 22^nd Regiment, Company I on January 2, 1862.  He mustered out on July 7, 12863 in Hartford, CT.   In 1870, he lived in Berlin with his wife Margaret, age 23, and child Ellen, age 1.  He received his Civil War pension. 

Roster:  22^nd regiment, Company

Berlin Connection:  when enlisted gave residence = Berlin