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 describing the military service of New Yorkers who served in the United States Navy as officers
or enlisted men (bulk of entries) during the Civil War. The abstracts contain: name, birthplace, from where appointed, date
of appointment, rank, promotions, names of vessels on which served, and final disposition (resigned, retired, died, or dismissed).
Some abstracts include: physical descriptions (eye and hair color, complexion, and height), as well as age, place of birth
and occupation.
Creator:
Title:
Quantity:
48 cubic feet
96 volumes
Inclusive Dates:
1861-1865
Series Number:
B0803