Billingslea, Capt. Albert

Photograph

Historical Society of Carroll County, Maryland

Name/Title

Billingslea, Capt. Albert

Entry/Object ID

1955.528.228

Description

Carte-de-visite. B/W print mounted on white board, 4" x 2.5". Shows Capt. Albert Billingslea, Co. A, 6th Maryland Volunteer Infantry, U.S.A., in uniform, 1861-1865. Stamped on back "Bendann Bros 207 Baltimore St." Written on back is "Capt. Albert Billingslea Westminster, Md. Co. A 6th Md. Vol. Infantry U.S.A. 1861-1865."

Acquisition

Accession

1955.528

Source or Donor

Carroll County Commissioners

Acquisition Method

Gift

General Notes

Note

Albert Billingslea (1838-1916) joined Co. A 6th MD Infantry as 1st Lt on August 12, 1862 and was promoted to Captain on September 8, 1862. He was seriously wounded at the Battle of Cedar Creek on October 19, 1864 and discharged on December 23, 1864.