United States, Missouri, Recruitment Lists of Volunteers for the United States Colored Troops - FamilySearch Historical Records

What is in This Collection?
Images and index to descriptive recruitment lists of free and enslaved African Americans in Missouri. Lists name, age, color of eyes and hair, height, place of birth, occupation, date and place of enlistment, name of slave owner and remarks.

What Can These Records Tell Me?
The following information may be found in these records:


 * Name of recruit
 * Name of slave owner
 * Age
 * Physical description


 * Where born
 * Occupation
 * Enlistment-when, where, by whom and how long

How Do I Analyze the Results?
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Research Helps
The following articles will help you in your research for your family in the state of Missouri.
 * Missouri Guided Research
 * Research Tips and Strategies
 * Step-by-Step Research
 * African American Genealogy
 * Researching African American Genealogy
 * Quick Guide to African American Records

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