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Horton, William – Age 21, Year: 1864 – 26th US Colored Infantry

William Horton – 26th US Colored Infantry

NAID: 56938976   NAID File Unit: 56938974     Microform: M1824

Military Service

Unit: 26th US Colored Infantry

Regiment:  26 infantry

ID: 19404614

Company: G

Year: 1864

Year Enlisted: 1864

Enlisted term years: 3

Enlisted date: January 22, 1864

Enlisted state: New York (N.Y.)

Enlisted county: 

Enlisted town: 3rd District

Residence

State born: New York (N.Y.)

County born: Kings

Town born: 

Occupation: Farmer

Physical Characteristics

Age: 21

Height: 5’ 4“

Complexion: Black (Blk, Bk or Bl)

Eye color: Black (Blk, Bk or Bl)

Hair color: Black (Blk, Bk or Bl)

Record Info

NAID: 56938976

NAID File Unit: 56938974

Microform: M1824

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