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Fergusson, Cornelius – Age 18, Year: 1864 – 26th US Colored Infantry

Cornelius Fergusson – 26th US Colored Infantry

NAID: 56935472   NAID File Unit: 56935469     Microform: M1824

Military Service

Unit: 26th US Colored Infantry

Regiment:  26 infantry

ID: 19402783

Company: F

Year: 1864

Year Enlisted: 1864

Enlisted term years: 3

Enlisted date: January 7, 1864

Enlisted state: New York (N.Y.)

Enlisted county: 

Enlisted town: 2nd District

Residence

State born: New York (N.Y.)

County born: 

Town born: Canarsie

Occupation: Farmer

Physical Characteristics

Age: 18

Height: 5’ 11/2“

Complexion: Black (Blk, Bk or Bl)

Eye color: Black (Blk, Bk or Bl)

Hair color: Black (Blk, Bk or Bl)

Record Info

NAID: 56935472

NAID File Unit: 56935469

Microform: M1824

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