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McChesney, Sylvester – Age 19, Year: 1864 – 26th US Colored Infantry

Sylvester McChesney – 26th US Colored Infantry

NAID: 56944189   NAID File Unit: 56944186     Microform: M1824

Military Service

Unit: 26th US Colored Infantry

Regiment:  26 infantry

ID: 19406995

Company: E

Year: 1864

Year Enlisted: 1863

Enlisted term years: 3

Enlisted date: December 24, 1863

Enlisted state: New York (N.Y.)

Enlisted county: 

Enlisted town: 14TH DISTRICT

Residence

State born: New York (N.Y.)

County born: 

Town born: LITTLE FALLS

Occupation: Laborer

Physical Characteristics

Age: 19

Height: 5’ 61/2“

Complexion: Black

Eye color: Black

Hair color: Blk.

Record Info

NAID: 56944189

NAID File Unit: 56944186

Microform: M1824

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