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Farris, John – Age 20, Year: 1863 – 50th US Colored Infantry

John Farris – 50th US Colored Infantry

NAID: 55423578   NAID File Unit: 55423574     Microform: M2000

Military Service

Unit: 50th US Colored Infantry

Regiment:  50 infantry

ID: 19444442

Company: C

Year: 1863

Year Enlisted: 1863

Enlisted term years: 3

Enlisted date: September 8, 1863

Enlisted state: Mississippi (Miss.)

Enlisted county: 

Enlisted town: VICKSBURG

Residence

State born: Mississippi (Miss.)

County born: Hinds

Town born: 

Occupation: Farmer

Physical Characteristics

Age: 20

Height: 5’ 71/2“

Complexion: Dark

Eye color: Black

Hair color: Black

Record Info

NAID: 55423578

NAID File Unit: 55423574

Microform: M2000

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