Samuel Olmstead (abt. 1844 - 1886)

Born about 1844 in New York, USA

Ancestors

Died 4 Nov 1886 at about age 42 in Troy, Rensselaer, New York, United States

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Biography

Samuel Olmstead served in the United States Civil War.
Enlisted: Oct 06, 1862
Mustered out: Jul 19, 1865
Side: USA
Regiment(s): Co I, 169th NY Infantry

Samuel was born in 1844. He was the son of Jabez Olmstead and Jane Bailey. ^[1]

He enlisted August 22, 1862 at Troy, New York. He was described as an Iron Worker, 5’-6” tall with blue eyes and brown hair. He mustered in October 6, 1862 as a Drummer in Company I of the 169th Infantry. Samuel was mustered out with his company as a Musician on July 19, 1865 in Raleigh, North Carolina. ^{[2] [3] [4]}

He died in Troy on 4 Nov 1886. His burial location is unknown. ^[5]

Sources

1. ↑ Olmste(a)d files of Walt Steesy
2. ↑ U. S. Civil War Soldier Records and Profiles, 1861-1865; online database, Ancestry.com Operations, Inc., Provo, UT.
3. ↑ New York, Civil War Muster Roll Abstracts, 1861-1900; online database, Ancestry.com Operations, Inc., Provo, UT.
4. ↑ History of Rensselaer Co., New York : with illustrations and biographical sketches of its prominent men and pioneers; City of Troy, Page 261.
5. ↑ New York Death Index, 1852-1956; online database, Ancestry.com Operations, Inc., Provo, UT.