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 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:
Title:
Abstracts of muster rolls for colored enlisted men unassigned to any unit during the Civil War
Quantity:

0.5 cubic feet

Quantity:

1 35mm microfilm roll(s)

Inclusive Dates:
1863-1865
Series Number:
B0812