Ancestry.com

The Ancestry.com USCT introduction pages combine military history with genealogical detail, helping researchers understand both the service of African American soldiers and the personal information preserved in the records. These pages provide an overview of the formation and contributions of the U.S. Colored Troops while also explaining the types of records included, such as descriptive rolls, service files, or pension documents. They guide users in interpreting the data, age, birthplace, occupation, or family relationships, so that each soldier’s service can be connected to the broader family story.