Abstracts of muster rolls of the 26th Regiment, U.S. Colored Troops from New York State
Series Number
B0807
Summary
This series consists of abstracts describing the military service of New York men who served in the 26th Regiment, United States Colored Troops. Individual abstracts provide the following information: name; date and place of enlistment; age (in years); length of enlistment; date mustered in; grade; company and regiment; date left the organization; how (mustered out, discharged, deserted, etc.); in what grade; explanation (usually left blank); and remarks (only occasionally filled in).
Creator
New York (State). Bureau of Records of the War of the Rebellion
Access Restrictions
There are no restrictions regarding access to or use of the material.
Abstracts of muster rolls for colored enlisted men unassigned to any unit during the Civil War
Series Number
B0812
Summary
This series consists of abstracts partially describing the military service of "colored" New York enlisted men mustered into service but never assigned to a federal or state unit. "Unassigned" refers to men located at recruiting depots and stations when the federal government ceased recruitment; men permanently assigned duty at these depots and stations; and men who deserted before being assigned to or while en route to their unit. Information includes name, physical description, birth date, occupation, grade, and enlistment data.
Creator
New York (State). Bureau of Records of the War of the Rebellion
Access Restrictions
There are no restrictions regarding access to or use of this material.