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Scamerhorn, Abraham – Age 22, Year: 1864 – 26th US Colored Infantry

Abraham Scamerhorn – 26th US Colored Infantry

NAID: 56948461   NAID File Unit: 56948458     Microform: M1824

Military Service

Unit: 26th US Colored Infantry

Regiment:  26 infantry

ID: 19409053

Company: D

Year: 1864

Year Enlisted: 1864

Enlisted term years: 3

Enlisted date: January 2, 1864

Enlisted state: New York (N.Y.)

Enlisted county: 

Enlisted town: 24th District

Residence

State born: New York (N.Y.)

County born: Montgomery

Town born: 

Occupation: Blacksmith

Physical Characteristics

Age: 22

Height: 5’ 91/2“

Complexion: Black (Blk, Bk or Bl)

Eye color: Black (Blk, Bk or Bl)

Hair color: Black (Blk, Bk or Bl)

Record Info

NAID: 56948461

NAID File Unit: 56948458

Microform: M1824

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