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Cheatham, George – Age 20, Year: 1863 – 16th US Colored Infantry

George Cheatham – 16th US Colored Infantry

NAID: 42485467   NAID File Unit: 42485464     Microform: M1822

Military Service

Unit: 16th US Colored Infantry

Regiment:  16 infantry

ID: 19432430

Company: B

Year: 1863

Year Enlisted: 1863

Enlisted term years: 3

Enlisted date: November 30, 1863

Enlisted state: Tennessee (Tenn.)

Enlisted county: 

Enlisted town: Clarksville

Residence

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

County born: Fayette

Town born: 

Occupation: Farmer

Physical Characteristics

Age: 20

Height: 6’ 1/2“

Complexion: Copper (Coppe or Cop'r)

Eye color: Brown (Bro, Brn, Bn or Br)

Hair color: Black (Blk, Bk or Bl)

Record Info

NAID: 42485467

NAID File Unit: 42485464

Microform: M1822

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