The 7th Connecticut Provincial Regiment (1775) was commanded by Colonel Charles Webb. In August 1775, Charles Webb's Regiment was designated "The 39th Regiment of Foot." It was renamed in 1776 to 19th Continental Regiment in 1776. Authorized on September 16, 1776 in the Continental Army as the 7th Connecticut Regiment. The regiment was organized between January 1- April 1777 at New Milford to consist of 8 companies from Litchfield, New Haven and New London Counties. It was assigned to the on April 3, 1777 to the 2d Connecticut Brigade, an element of the Highland's Department. Reassigned on June 15, 1777 from the 2d Connecticut Brigadeand assigned to the 1st Massachusetts Brigade, and Highland's Department. Re-organized on July 11, 1779 to consist of 9 companies. Merged on January 1, 1781 with the 5th Connecticut Regiment.