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Drygsby, Elvey – Age 21, Year: 1863 – 50th US Colored Infantry

Elvey Drygsby – 50th US Colored Infantry

NAID: 55422806   NAID File Unit: 55422804     Microform: M2000

Military Service

Unit: 50th US Colored Infantry

Regiment:  50 infantry

ID: 19444090

Company: H

Year: 1863

Year Enlisted: 1863

Enlisted term years: 3

Enlisted date: July 20, 1863

Enlisted state: Mississippi (Miss.)

Enlisted county: 

Enlisted town: NATCHEZ

Residence

State born: Kentucky (Ky., Ken. or Kent.)

County born: Burbon

Town born: 

Occupation: Farmer

Physical Characteristics

Age: 21

Height: 5’ 8“

Complexion: Yellow

Eye color: Blk

Hair color: Blk

Record Info

NAID: 55422806

NAID File Unit: 55422804

Microform: M2000

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