1835 (New York) – June 16, 1862 (James Island, SC); 26 or 27 years old
The 1860 census lists Thomas Hooton in Norwalk at 25 years old and Hatter as his occupation.
Enlisted April 19, 1861
Unit #1: 1st Regiment, Connecticut Volunteers, E Company (3 months in 1861)
Unit #2: 7th Regiment, Connecticut Volunteers, D Company
Promoted to Second Lieutenant September 5, 1861.
Killed June 16, 1862 at James Island, SC.
From findagrave.com
From the 7th Regimental Book
Lieutenant Hooton of Company D was doing his whole duty nobly, rallying and regulating his company, when a heavy grape shot passed entirely through his right thigh nearly up to his body. He was carried to the rear praising his men and urging them on, and he lived but a short time.
Burial information not found.
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