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Edwards, James Coleman – Age 42, Year: 1865 – 12th US Colored Heavy Artillery

James Coleman Edwards – 12th US Colored Heavy Artillery

NAID: 38628857   NAID File Unit: 38628855     Microform: M1818

Military Service

Unit: 12th US Colored Heavy Artillery

Regiment:  12 artillery

ID: 19495360

Company: M

Year: 1865

Year Enlisted: 1865

Enlisted term years: 3

Enlisted date: March 14, 1865

Enlisted state: Kentucky (Ky., Ken. or Kent.)

Enlisted county: Green

Enlisted town: 

Residence

State born: Kentucky (Ky. Ken. Or Kent.)

County born: Green

Town born: 

Occupation: Farmer

Physical Characteristics

Age: 42

Height: 5’ 61/4“

Complexion: Black (Blk, Bk or Bl)

Eye color: Black (Blk, Bk or Bl)

Hair color: Black (Blk, Bk or Bl)

Record Info

NAID: 38628857

NAID File Unit: 38628855

Microform: M1818

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