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Kelly, Benjamin A – Age 31, Year: 1864 – 26th US Colored Infantry

Benjamin A Kelly – 26th US Colored Infantry

NAID: 56942472   NAID File Unit: 56942470     Microform: M1824

Military Service

Unit: 26th US Colored Infantry

Regiment:  26 infantry

ID: 19406254

Company: A

Year: 1864

Year Enlisted: 1863

Enlisted term years: 3

Enlisted date: December 24, 1863

Enlisted state: New York (N.Y.)

Enlisted county: 

Enlisted town: 19TH DISTRICT

Residence

State born: New York (N.Y.)

County born: 

Town born: UNADILLA

Occupation: Farmer

Physical Characteristics

Age: 21

Height: 5’ 10“

Complexion: Blk

Eye color: Blk

Hair color: Blk

Record Info

NAID: 56942472

NAID File Unit: 56942470

Microform: M1824

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