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Downs, Benjamin – Age 30, Year: 1864 – 10th US Colored Infantry, Den-For

Benjamin Downs – 10th US Colored Infantry, Den-For

NAID: 39124036   NAID File Unit: 39124034     Microform: M1821

Military Service

Unit: 10th US Colored Infantry, Den-For

Regiment:  10 infantry

ID: 19426095

Company: C

Year: 1864

Year Enlisted: 1864

Enlisted term years: 3

Enlisted date: February 23, 1864

Enlisted state: 

Enlisted county: 

Enlisted town: Drummondtown

Residence

State born: Virginia (Va.)

County born: Northampton

Town born: 

Occupation: Farmer

Physical Characteristics

Age: 20

Height: 5’ 81/2“

Complexion: Blk

Eye color: Blk

Hair color: Blk

Record Info

NAID: 39124036

NAID File Unit: 39124034

Microform: M1821

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