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Hayden, Alexander – Age 25, Year: 1865 – 42nd US Colored Infantry

Alexander Hayden – 42nd US Colored Infantry

NAID: 53598210   NAID File Unit: 53598207     Microform: M1994

Military Service

Unit: 42nd US Colored Infantry

Regiment:  42 infantry

ID: 19413826

Company: C

Year: 1865

Year Enlisted: 1864

Enlisted term years: 3

Enlisted date: July 13, 1864

Enlisted state: Tennessee (Tenn.)

Enlisted county: 

Enlisted town: Chattanooga

Residence

State born: Tennessee (Tenn.)

County born: Blount

Town born: 

Occupation: Farmer

Physical Characteristics

Age: 25

Height: 5’ 6“

Complexion: Dark (Drk or Dk)

Eye color: Black (Blk, Bk or Bl)

Hair color: Black (Blk, Bk or Bl)

Record Info

NAID: 53598210

NAID File Unit: 53598207

Microform: M1994

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