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Blackwell, James – Age 27, Year: 1864 – 13th US Colored Heavy Artillery

James Blackwell – 13th US Colored Heavy Artillery

NAID: 38676551   NAID File Unit: 38676548     Microform: M1818

Military Service

Unit: 13th US Colored Heavy Artillery

Regiment:  13 artillery

ID: 19496761

Company: K

Year: 1864

Year Enlisted: 1864

Enlisted term years: 3

Enlisted date: November 29, 1864

Enlisted state: Kentucky (Ky., Ken. or Kent.)

Enlisted county: 

Enlisted town: Henderson

Residence

State born: Kentucky (Ky. Ken. Or Kent.)

County born: Union

Town born: 

Occupation: Farmer

Physical Characteristics

Age: 27

Height: 5’ 71/2“

Complexion: Black (Blk, Bk or Bl)

Eye color: Black (Blk, Bk or Bl)

Hair color: Black (Blk, Bk or Bl)

Record Info

NAID: 38676551

NAID File Unit: 38676548

Microform: M1818

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