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Gayten, Samuel – Age 19, Year: 1864 – 26th US Colored Infantry

Samuel Gayten – 26th US Colored Infantry

NAID: 56936432   NAID File Unit: 56936429     Microform: M1824

Military Service

Unit: 26th US Colored Infantry

Regiment:  26 infantry

ID: 19403215

Company: D

Year: 1864

Year Enlisted: 1864

Enlisted term years: 3

Enlisted date: January 22, 1864

Enlisted state: New York (N.Y.)

Enlisted county: 

Enlisted town: 23rd District

Residence

State born: New York (N.Y.)

County born: 

Town born: Geneva

Occupation: Laborer

Physical Characteristics

Age: 19

Height: 5’ 61/2“

Complexion: Black (Blk, Bk or Bl)

Eye color: Black (Blk, Bk or Bl)

Hair color: Black (Blk, Bk or Bl)

Record Info

NAID: 56936432

NAID File Unit: 56936429

Microform: M1824

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