Army Enlistment 1855

Army Enlistment 1860

Widows pension

 ADDITIONAL FACTS OF NOTE
 Military Information
 Age at Enlistment: 23
​ Home Residence during War:  Frederick, MD
 Military Years:  1855 - 1870
                 Enlisted April 14, 1855 at Baltimore, MD
                 Private, Co. D, 2nd US Infantry, Fort Laramie
                 Re-enlisted April 1, 1860 at Fort Laramie
                 Discharged April 1, 1865 at Fort Columbus, NY
                 Re-enlisted June 27, 1868 at Jefferson Station, IN
                 Sergeant, Company C, 14th Infantry
                 Discharged October 30, 1870 at Omaha, NE due to
                              disability


Personal Information
 Occupation:   Cigar maker
 Father:            Benjamin C. Blackston
 Mother:          Catherine Herring
 Spouse:          Elizabeth Bell
​ Last known residence:  Frederick, MD
 Cause of Death:        

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Donors: TBA