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Ford, James M – Age 20, Year: 1864 – 9th US Colored Heavy Artillery

James M Ford – 9th US Colored Heavy Artillery

NAID: 38505266   NAID File Unit: 38505264     Microform: M1818

Military Service

Unit: 9th US Colored Heavy Artillery

Regiment:  9 artillery

ID: 19491581

Company: C

Year: 1864

Year Enlisted: 1864

Enlisted term years: 1

Enlisted date: August 27, 1864

Enlisted state: Ohio (O.)

Enlisted county: 

Enlisted town: Richmondale

Residence

State born: Ohio (O.)

County born: Jackson

Town born: 

Occupation: farmer

Physical Characteristics

Age: 20

Height: 5’ 5“

Complexion: Black

Eye color: Black

Hair color: Black

Record Info

NAID: 38505266

NAID File Unit: 38505264

Microform: M1818

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