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Chaney, Griffin – Age 24, Year: 1864 – 49th US Colored Infantry

Griffin Chaney – 49th US Colored Infantry

NAID: 55387637   NAID File Unit: 55387635     Microform: M2000

Military Service

Unit: 49th US Colored Infantry

Regiment:  49 infantry

ID: 19431320

Company: G

Year: 1864

Year Enlisted: 1864

Enlisted term years: 3

Enlisted date: February 4, 1864

Enlisted state: Louisiana

Enlisted county: 

Enlisted town: Waterproof

Residence

State born: Louisiana (La.)

County born: Tensas

Town born: 

Occupation: Laborer

Physical Characteristics

Age: 24

Height: 5’ 81/2“

Complexion: Black (Blk, Bk or Bl)

Eye color: Black (Blk, Bk or Bl)

Hair color: Black (Blk, Bk or Bl)

Record Info

NAID: 55387637

NAID File Unit: 55387635

Microform: M2000

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