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Overview of the Records

Repository:

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

Summary:
These abstracts were compiled from original muster rolls of New York State Militia units that were temporarily mustered into federal service during the Civil War. Thirty eight of the sixty-five militia organizations that served in the Civil War are documented in this series. The abstracts contain the following categories of information for each individual: date of enlistment; age (in years); place of enlistment and for how long; date mustered in; grade; explanation; and remarks.
Creator:
Title:
Abstracts of muster rolls of National Guard units mustered into federal service during the Civil War
Quantity:

39 cubic feet

Quantity:

92 volume(s)

Inclusive Dates:
1861-1865
Series Number:
B0800