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Cornelius, Samuel – Age 21, Year: 1864 – 22nd US Colored Infantry

Samuel Cornelius – 22nd US Colored Infantry

NAID: 45819389   NAID File Unit: 45819386     Microform: M1823

Military Service

Unit: 22nd US Colored Infantry

Regiment:  22 infantry

ID: 19428280

Company: K

Year: 1864

Year Enlisted: 1864

Enlisted term years: 3

Enlisted date: January 7, 1864

Enlisted state: Pennsylvania (Pa. or Penn.)

Enlisted county: 

Enlisted town: PHILADELPHIA

Residence

State born: New Jersey (N.J.)

County born: 

Town born: EAST WINDSOR

Occupation: Farmer

Physical Characteristics

Age: 21

Height: 5’ 4“

Complexion: Black

Eye color: Black

Hair color: Black

Record Info

NAID: 45819389

NAID File Unit: 45819386

Microform: M1823

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