Compiled Military Service Record of William J. McCoy
from the National Archives in Washington, D.C.
M540, roll 48
Viewed by Robin L. Ingle, July 1, 2002

William J. McCoy Appears with rank of (blank) on Muster and Descriptive Roll of a Detachment of Drafted Men and Substitutes forwarded* for the 53 Reg't Indiana Infantry. Roll dated Indianapolis, Ind., Nov. 22, 1864. Where born Ohio. Age 36 y'rs; occupation Farmer. When enlisted Oct. 15, 1864. Where enlisted Kendallville, Ind. For what period enlisted one years. Eyes Hazel; hair Brown. Complexion Fair; height 5 ft. 6 1/2 in. When mustered in Oct. 15, 1864. Where mustered in Kendallville. Where credited Seward, Koscinsco (?) Co. 10th Cong. Dist. Remarks: Drafted.
* This roll of Drafted Men and Substitutes was made on the form intended for Volunteer recruits.

William J. McCoy, Pvt., Co. (blank), 53 Reg't Ind. Inf. Appears on Company Muster Roll of Y132NY Inf. for Jany & Feby, 1865. Present. Remarks: Temporarilly attached to 132 N.Y. inf. Special order No. 41 Head Quarters District of North Carolina dated Feby 15. 1865. (illegible) Co Mus roll on which name appears.

William J. McCoy, Private, Co. D, 53 Reg't Indiana Infantry. Appears on Company Muster Roll for Mar & Apr, 1865. Present. Remarks: Drafted.

William J. McCoy, Private, Co. D, 53 Reg't Indiana Infantry. Appears on Company Muster Roll for May & June, 1865. Present. Remarks: Name appears in present column as William I. McCoy.

William J. McCoy, Private, Co. D, 53 Reg't Indiana Infantry. Age 36 years. Appears on Co. Muster-out Roll, dated Louisville Ky, July 21, 1865. Muster-out to date July 21, 1865. Last paid to Apr 30, 1865. Clothing account: Due soldier $15.07. Due U.S. for arms, equipments, &c., $6. Remarks: Draft.

William J. McCoy, Co. D, 53 Reg't Indiana Infantry. Appears on Company Descriptive Book of the organization named above. Description. Age 36 years; height 5 ft. 6 1/2 in. Complexion fair. Eyes Hazle (sic); hair Brown. Where born Ohio. Occupation Farmer. Enlistment. When Oct. 13, 1864. Where Kendleville (sic). By whom Capt (illegible); term 1 y'rs. Remarks: Drafted.

William J. McCoy, Pvt., Co. D, 53 Reg't Indiana Infantry. Appears on Returns as follows: Mar 1865 Recruit from Depot. Desc. roll not yet rec'd.

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