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Francis, Joshua – Age 39, Year: 1863 – 49th US Colored Infantry

Joshua Francis – 49th US Colored Infantry

NAID: 55391240   NAID File Unit: 55391238     Microform: M2000

Military Service

Unit: 49th US Colored Infantry

Regiment:  49 infantry

ID: 19432553

Company: I

Year: 1863

Year Enlisted: 1863

Enlisted term years: 3

Enlisted date: December 1, 1863

Enlisted state: Mississippi (Miss.)

Enlisted county: 

Enlisted town: Vicksburg

Residence

State born: Virginia (Va.)

County born: Madison

Town born: 

Occupation: Laborer

Physical Characteristics

Age: 39

Height: 5’ 2“

Complexion: Black (Blk, Bk or Bl)

Eye color: Black (Blk, Bk or Bl)

Hair color: Black (Blk, Bk or Bl)

Record Info

NAID: 55391240

NAID File Unit: 55391238

Microform: M2000

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