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Elbert, Scipio – Age 30, Year: 1864 – 49th US Colored Infantry

Scipio Elbert – 49th US Colored Infantry

NAID: 55390321   NAID File Unit: 55390319     Microform: M2000

Military Service

Unit: 49th US Colored Infantry

Regiment:  49 infantry

ID: 19432248

Company: B

Year: 1864

Year Enlisted: 1864

Enlisted term years: 3

Enlisted date: January 14, 1864

Enlisted state: 

Enlisted county: 

Enlisted town: Waterproof

Residence

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

County born: Fayette

Town born: 

Occupation: Farmer

Physical Characteristics

Age: 30

Height: 5’ 8“

Complexion: Black (Blk, Bk or Bl)

Eye color: Black (Blk, Bk or Bl)

Hair color: Black (Blk, Bk or Bl)

Record Info

NAID: 55390321

NAID File Unit: 55390319

Microform: M2000

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