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Ford, Edward – Age 26, Year: 1863 – 1st US Colored Infantry, A-Win

Edward Ford – 1st US Colored Infantry, A-Win

NAID: 35823867   NAID File Unit: 35823864     Microform: M1819

Military Service

Unit: 1st US Colored Infantry, A-Win

Regiment:  1 infantry

ID: 19403525

Company: A

Year: 1863

Year Enlisted: 1863

Enlisted term years: 3

Enlisted date: May 19, 1863

Enlisted state: District of Columbia (D. C.)

Enlisted county: 

Enlisted town: WASHINGTON

Residence

State born: Maryland (Md.)

County born: 

Town born: Marble Forrest

Occupation: Laborer

Physical Characteristics

Age: 26

Height: 5’ 53/4“

Complexion: dark mulatto thick lips

Eye color: Blk

Hair color: Blk

Record Info

NAID: 35823867

NAID File Unit: 35823864

Microform: M1819

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