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Black, Samuel – Age 29, Year: 1863 – 8th US Colored Infantry, Benn-Bro

Samuel Black – 8th US Colored Infantry, Benn-Bro

NAID: 39068185   NAID File Unit: 39068183     Microform: M1821

Military Service

Unit: 8th US Colored Infantry, Benn-Bro

Regiment:  8 infantry

ID: 19400490

Company: E

Year: 1863

Year Enlisted: 1863

Enlisted term years: 3

Enlisted date: October 9, 1863

Enlisted state: Pennsylvania (Pa. or Penn.)

Enlisted county: 

Enlisted town: West Philadelphia

Residence

State born: Pennsylvania (Pa. or Penn.)

County born: Delaware

Town born: 

Occupation: Laborer

Physical Characteristics

Age: 29

Height: 5’ 8“

Complexion: Blk

Eye color: Blk

Hair color: Blk

Record Info

NAID: 39068185

NAID File Unit: 39068183

Microform: M1821

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