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Griffey, Emperor – Age 27, Year: 1864 – 16th US Colored Infantry

Emperor Griffey – 16th US Colored Infantry

NAID: 42491516   NAID File Unit: 42491514     Microform: M1822

Military Service

Unit: 16th US Colored Infantry

Regiment:  16 infantry

ID: 19434261

Company: K

Year: 1864

Year Enlisted: 1864

Enlisted term years: 3

Enlisted date: February 23, 1864

Enlisted state: Tennessee (Tenn.)

Enlisted county: 

Enlisted town: Clarksville

Residence

State born: North Carolina (N.C.)

County born: 

Town born: 

Occupation: Farmer

Physical Characteristics

Age: 27

Height: 5’ 4“

Complexion: blk

Eye color: blk

Hair color: blk

Record Info

NAID: 42491516

NAID File Unit: 42491514

Microform: M1822

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