The Civil War News & Views Open Discussion Forum

Re: More About Black Confederate Soldiers

This is most likely Private Bailey :

Francis R. Bailey

Residence was not listed; 24 years old.

Enlisted on 5/1/1861 at Middleville, NY as a Private.

On 6/15/1861 he mustered into "F" Co. NY 34th Infantry
He was Mustered Out on 6/30/1863 at Albany, NY

Promotions:
* Corpl

Sources used by Historical Data Systems, Inc.:

- New York: Report of the Adjutant-General 1893-1906
(c) Historical Data Systems, Inc. @ www.civilwardata.com
..............................................................................................

This is from the 34th NY's history:

The early part of March, 1862, was spent in camp at Berryville,
Va., and later in the month the regiment moved to Washington,
where it was ordered to the Peninsula. It shared in the siege of
Yorktown; lost 97 members killed, wounded or missing at Fair
Oaks, and again lost heavily during the Seven Days' battles. It
was then in camp at Harrison's landing until Aug. 15, when it was
ordered to Newport News, and there embarked for Acquia creek.

Messages In This Thread

More About Black Confederate Soldiers
Re: More About Black Confederate Soldiers
Re: More About Black Confederate Soldiers
Re: More About Black Confederate Soldiers
Re: More About Black Confederate Soldiers
Re: More About Black Confederate Soldiers
Re: More About Black Confederate Soldiers
Re: More About Black Confederate Soldiers
Re: More About Black Confederate Soldiers
Re: More About Black Confederate Soldiers
Re: More About Black Confederate Soldiers
Re: More About Black Confederate Soldiers
Re: More About Black Confederate Soldiers
Re: More About Black Confederate Soldiers
Re: More About Black Confederate Soldiers
Re: More About Black Confederate Soldiers
Re: More About Black Confederate Soldiers
Re: More About Black Confederate Soldiers
Re: More About Black Confederate Soldiers
Re: More About Black Confederate Soldiers
Re: More About Black Confederate Soldiers