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Coey, Ransom – Age 23, Year: 1863 – 36th US Colored Infantry

Ransom Coey – 36th US Colored Infantry

NAID: 55747275   NAID File Unit: 55747271     Microform: M1993

Military Service

Unit: 36th US Colored Infantry

Regiment:  36 infantry

ID: 19402148

Company: B

Year: 1863

Year Enlisted: 1863

Enlisted term years: 3

Enlisted date: October 16, 1863

Enlisted state: Virginia (Va.)

Enlisted county: 

Enlisted town: Portsmouth

Residence

State born: Virginia (Va.)

County born: 

Town born: Great Bridge

Occupation: Laborer

Physical Characteristics

Age: 23

Height: 5’ 4“

Complexion: Brown (Bro, Brn, Bn or Br)

Eye color: Black (Blk, Bk or Bl)

Hair color: Black (Blk, Bk or Bl)

Record Info

NAID: 55747275

NAID File Unit: 55747271

Microform: M1993

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