Back to all Post

McElroy, Yancy – Age 33, Year: 1863 – 46th US Colored Infantry

Yancy McElroy – 46th US Colored Infantry

NAID: 53705120   NAID File Unit: 53705117     Microform: M1994

Military Service

Unit: 46th US Colored Infantry

Regiment:  46 infantry

ID: 19448823

Company: D

Year: 1863

Year Enlisted: 1863

Enlisted term years: 3

Enlisted date: April 12, 1863

Enlisted state: Arkansas (Ark.)

Enlisted county: 

Enlisted town: HELENA

Residence

State born: North Carolina (N.C.)

County born: Northampton

Town born: 

Occupation: Farmer

Physical Characteristics

Age: 33

Height: 5’ 4“

Complexion: Brown

Eye color: Hazel

Hair color: Black

Record Info

NAID: 53705120

NAID File Unit: 53705117

Microform: M1994

Have your own Civil War Ancestor story to share?

The museum invites descendants of the United States Colored Troops (USCT) to publicly present their family members’ ancestral information on the first Saturday of each month.

Learn how you can share