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Lindsay, Nelson – Age 19, Year: 1865 – 26th US Colored Infantry

Nelson Lindsay – 26th US Colored Infantry

NAID: 56943266   NAID File Unit: 56943263     Microform: M1824

Military Service

Unit: 26th US Colored Infantry

Regiment:  26 infantry

ID: 19406658

Company: K

Year: 1865

Year Enlisted: 1865

Enlisted term years: 3

Enlisted date: January 30, 1865

Enlisted state: New York (N.Y.)

Enlisted county: 

Enlisted town: Utica

Residence

State born: Virginia (Va.)

County born: 

Town born: 

Occupation: Butcher

Physical Characteristics

Age: 19

Height: 5’ 6“

Complexion: Black (Blk, Bk or Bl)

Eye color: Black (Blk, Bk or Bl)

Hair color: Black (Blk, Bk or Bl)

Record Info

NAID: 56943266

NAID File Unit: 56943263

Microform: M1824

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