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Ferguson, Postern – Age 43, Year: 1864 – 16th US Colored Infantry

Postern Ferguson – 16th US Colored Infantry

NAID: 42488963   NAID File Unit: 42488961     Microform: M1822

Military Service

Unit: 16th US Colored Infantry

Regiment:  16 infantry

ID: 19433539

Company: E

Year: 1864

Year Enlisted: 1864

Enlisted term years: 3

Enlisted date: February 18, 1864

Enlisted state: Tennessee (Tenn.)

Enlisted county: 

Enlisted town: Clarksville

Residence

State born: Tennessee (Tenn.)

County born: 

Town born: Montgomery

Occupation: Farmer

Physical Characteristics

Age: 43

Height: 5’ 10“

Complexion: Black (Blk, Bk or Bl)

Eye color: Black (Blk, Bk or Bl)

Hair color: Black (Blk, Bk or Bl)

Record Info

NAID: 42488963

NAID File Unit: 42488961

Microform: M1822

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