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Adams, Samuel – Age 19, Year: 1863 – 1st US Colored Infantry, A-Win

Samuel Adams – 1st US Colored Infantry, A-Win

NAID: 35815316   NAID File Unit: 35815314     Microform: M1819

Military Service

Unit: 1st US Colored Infantry, A-Win

Regiment:  1 infantry

ID: 19399714

Company: C

Year: 1863

Year Enlisted: 1863

Enlisted term years: 3

Enlisted date: June 8, 1863

Enlisted state: District of Columbia (D. C.)

Enlisted county: 

Enlisted town: Washington

Residence

State born: Michigan (Mich.)

County born: 

Town born: Detroit

Occupation: Shoemaker

Physical Characteristics

Age: 19

Height: 5’ 61/2“

Complexion: Black (Blk, Bk or Bl)

Eye color: Black (Blk, Bk or Bl)

Hair color: Black (Blk, Bk or Bl)

Record Info

NAID: 35815316

NAID File Unit: 35815314

Microform: M1819

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