Jarvis Blinn

Captain Jarvis E. Blinn (July 28, 1836 - September 17, 1862) was Captain of 14th Connecticut Regiment Infantry's Company F. He was the first officer of the regiment to die in the war; shot through the heart.

Life and Service Jarvis Blinn was born in Rocky Hill, Connecticut on July 28, 1836. In 1853, Blinn moved to New Haven, Connecticut and found work in rulemaking. In July 1862, Connecticut received its second quota for enlisted men to fight in the Civil War. Blinn responded to the call on August 8, enlisting into the 14th Connecticut Regiment Infantry's Company F as it was organizing in New Britain. He was chosen and commissioned Captain on August 15. The service was held at Center Church on October 14, with an address being given by Reverend Goodell. After the service ended, the funeral procession traveled to Blinn's hometown of Rocky Hill for another service in the Congregational Church. He was buried with Masonic honors at Center Cemetery.