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Horton, James – Age 15, Year: 1865 – 42nd US Colored Infantry

James Horton – 42nd US Colored Infantry

NAID: 53598975   NAID File Unit: 53598972     Microform: M1994

Military Service

Unit: 42nd US Colored Infantry

Regiment:  42 infantry

ID: 19413909

Company: B

Year: 1865

Year Enlisted:

Enlisted term years: 3

Enlisted date: April 10,

Enlisted state: Tennessee (Tenn.)

Enlisted county: 

Enlisted town: Chattanooga

Residence

State born: Tennessee (Tenn.)

County born: Franklin

Town born: 

Occupation: Farmer

Physical Characteristics

Age: 15

Height: 5’ 71/2“

Complexion: Dark Brown (D or Dk Brn)

Eye color: Brown (Bro, Brn, Bn or Br)

Hair color: Black (Blk, Bk or Bl)

Record Info

NAID: 53598975

NAID File Unit: 53598972

Microform: M1994

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