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Van Dyke, Jacob – Age 32, Year: 1864 – 26th US Colored Infantry

Jacob Van Dyke – 26th US Colored Infantry

NAID: 56953005   NAID File Unit: 56953003     Microform: M1824

Military Service

Unit: 26th US Colored Infantry

Regiment:  26 infantry

ID: 19411330

Company: G

Year: 1864

Year Enlisted: 1864

Enlisted term years: 3

Enlisted date: January 9, 1864

Enlisted state: New York (N.Y.)

Enlisted county: 

Enlisted town: 5TH DISTRICT

Residence

State born: New York (N.Y.)

County born: Schoharie

Town born: 

Occupation: Farmer

Physical Characteristics

Age: 33

Height: 5’ 7“

Complexion: black

Eye color: black

Hair color: black

Record Info

NAID: 56953005

NAID File Unit: 56953003

Microform: M1824

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