U.S. Army Soldiers born in New York State ( one example ) _____________________ Name: WHITE, Henry Age: 20 Eyes: blue Hair: sandy Complexion: fair Height: 5 feet 7 inches Birthplace: LOCKPORT, NY Occupation: Laborer Enlisted: October 24, 1839 At: The Buffalo Barracks By: Lieutenant Townsend Assignment: 5th Regiment of Aritllery Company- “C” Discharged: October 23, 1844 Died: - At: Fort Columbus, New York Cause: Expiration of Service Rank: Sergeant _____________________ Courtesy of: National Archives Records at The Buffalo Barracks Historical Web Site [ http://www.buffalonet.org/army ]