Research

Overview of the Records

Repository:

New York State Archives
New York State Education Department
Cultural Education Center
Albany, NY 12230

Summary:
This series consists of abstracts compiled from original muster rolls of New York State units that fought in the Civil War, including the 20th and 31st U.S. Colored Troops. For individual members, the data includes: date of enlistment; age (in years); place of enlistment and for how long; date mustered in; grade; company; regiment; date left organization; reason for leaving (killed, discharged, deserted, etc.); in what grade; explanation; and remarks.
Creator:
Title:
Civil War muster roll abstracts of New York State Volunteers, United States Sharpshooters, and United States Colored Troops
Quantity:

615.5 cubic feet

1231 volumes

Inclusive Dates:
circa 1861-1900
Series Number:
13775