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Ferrin, Reuben – Age 35, Year: 1863 – 17th US Colored Infantry

Reuben Ferrin – 17th US Colored Infantry

NAID: 42519072   NAID File Unit: 42519069     Microform: M1822

Military Service

Unit: 17th US Colored Infantry

Regiment:  17 infantry

ID: 19444334

Company: K

Year: 1863

Year Enlisted: 1863

Enlisted term years: 3

Enlisted date: November 29, 1863

Enlisted state: 

Enlisted county: 

Enlisted town: Stevenson

Residence

State born: Virginia (Va.)

County born: Louisa

Town born: 

Occupation: Teamster

Physical Characteristics

Age: 35

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: 42519072

NAID File Unit: 42519069

Microform: M1822

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