INDOOR EXHIBIT IS CLOSED
Back to all Post

Clark, Absalom – Age 46, Year: 1864 – 42nd US Colored Infantry

Absalom Clark – 42nd US Colored Infantry

NAID: 53594387   NAID File Unit: 53594385     Microform: M1994

Military Service

Unit: 42nd US Colored Infantry

Regiment:  42 infantry

ID: 19413122

Company: A

Year: 1864

Year Enlisted: 1864

Enlisted term years: 3

Enlisted date: April 10, 1864

Enlisted state: Tennessee (Tenn.)

Enlisted county: 

Enlisted town: Chattanooga

Residence

State born: Tennessee (Tenn.)

County born: White

Town born: 

Occupation: Blacksmith

Physical Characteristics

Age: 46

Height: 5’ 6“

Complexion: Black (Blk, Bk or Bl)

Eye color: Black (Blk, Bk or Bl)

Hair color: Black (Blk, Bk or Bl)

Record Info

NAID: 53594387

NAID File Unit: 53594385

Microform: M1994

Have your own Civil War Ancestor story to share?

The museum invites descendants of the United States Colored Troops (USCT) to publicly present their family members’ ancestral information on the first Saturday of each month.

Learn how you can share