The Wyoming Military Establishment. A History of the Twenty-fourth Regiment of Connecticut Militia

This work takes listeners into the tangled birth of the Wyoming Valley, a stretch of land once claimed by both Connecticut and Pennsylvania in the volatile years before and during the American Revolution. Through maps, letters, and vivid descriptions, it shows how overlapping royal charters sowed a dispute that forced settlers to choose sides, leading to the formation of the Twenty‑fourth Regiment of Connecticut Militia. The narrative follows the regiment’s early organization, its role in frontier defense, and the everyday struggles of families caught between two colonial governments.

The author, a descendant of several regiment members, dedicates the study to his ancestors and weaves personal anecdotes with official records, giving the history an intimate feel. Richly illustrated plates—maps of the valley, sketches of forts, and the iconic Wyoming Monument—bring the 18th‑century landscape to life. Listeners interested in early American frontier conflict, genealogical ties, or the peculiar case of a Connecticut town existing inside Pennsylvania will find a clear, well‑sourced account that fills a gap in regional scholarship.