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