The U.S. Colored Troops Muster Rolls 1864, the 30th and 43rd Regiments, 1864

Access and use

Location of collection:
Virginia State University
Johnston Memorial Library
Virginia State University
P.O. Box 9406
1 Hayden Drive
Petersburg, Virginia 23806
Contact for questions and access:
POC: Juan-Pablo Gonzalez
Phone: (804) 524-6945
Phone: (804) 524-5582
Fax: (804) 524-6959

Summary

Abstract:
Five Civil War Muster Rolls for the United States Colored Troops.
Language:
English

Background

Scope and content:

Names, where enlisted, and service records for the period of June-August 1864 are documented.

Biographical / historical:

The United States Colored Troops were authorized by Congress in 1863. During the "War of Rebellion" over 180,000 African Americans, several in the Union Army. Two of the many were apart of the 30th and 43rd Colored Regiments. These two units were involoved in the heavy fighting around Petersburg in 1864.

Acquisition information:
Was in Johnston Memorial Library in 1976.
Physical description:
5 items