The majority of the men in the regiment were young with reported ages at between 17 to 45. There were some who exaggerated their age, including at least two who were 16 and another who was just 14. The regiment mustered in 80 who had ages between 40 and 45.
Most of the 27th's men were from rural areas or small towns. Also, more USCT troops were born in the United States. Ninety-nine present of the 27th's men were native born, with just five born in Canada.
Of the 27th's men:
27% were born in Ohio
4% were born in other Free States
48% were listed as laborers
39% were listed as farmers or farm laborers
16% were paid substitutes
3.5% were draftees
--Old B-Runner
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