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Furgeson, Ryas – Age 31, Year: 1863 – 50th US Colored Infantry

Ryas Furgeson – 50th US Colored Infantry

NAID: 55424710   NAID File Unit: 55424708     Microform: M2000

Military Service

Unit: 50th US Colored Infantry

Regiment:  50 infantry

ID: 19450131

Company: F

Year: 1863

Year Enlisted:

Enlisted term years: 3

Enlisted date: July 20,

Enlisted state: Mississippi (Miss.)

Enlisted county: 

Enlisted town: Natchez

Residence

State born: Louisiana (La.)

County born: St. John the Baptist

Town born: 

Occupation: Plasterer

Physical Characteristics

Age: 21

Height: 5’ 8“

Complexion: Light (Lt or Li)

Eye color: Light (Lt or Li)

Hair color: Light (Lt or Li)

Record Info

NAID: 55424710

NAID File Unit: 55424708

Microform: M2000

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