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Edwards, Samuel – Age 27, Year: 1865 – 42nd US Colored Infantry

Samuel Edwards – 42nd US Colored Infantry

NAID: 53596214   NAID File Unit: 53596212     Microform: M1994

Military Service

Unit: 42nd US Colored Infantry

Regiment:  42 infantry

ID: 19413472

Company: C

Year: 1865

Year Enlisted: 1864

Enlisted term years: 3

Enlisted date: June 3, 1864

Enlisted state: Tennessee (Tenn.)

Enlisted county: 

Enlisted town: CHATTANOOGA

Residence

State born: Virginia

County born: Hamilton

Town born: 

Occupation: farmer

Physical Characteristics

Age: 27

Height: 5’ 7“

Complexion: black

Eye color: black

Hair color: black

Record Info

NAID: 53596214

NAID File Unit: 53596212

Microform: M1994

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