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Humphries, Elias – Age 28, Year: 1864 – 39th US Colored Infantry

Elias Humphries – 39th US Colored Infantry

NAID: 55860378   NAID File Unit: 55860376     Microform: M1993

Military Service

Unit: 39th US Colored Infantry

Regiment:  39 infantry

ID: 19439803

Company: H

Year: 1864

Year Enlisted:

Enlisted term years: 3

Enlisted date: March 31,

Enlisted state: Maryland (Md.)

Enlisted county: Allegany

Enlisted town: 

Residence

State born: Maryland (Md.)

County born: Allegany

Town born: 

Occupation: Farmer

Physical Characteristics

Age: 28

Height: 5’ 6“

Complexion: Black (Blk, Bk or Bl)

Eye color: Black (Blk, Bk or Bl)

Hair color: Black (Blk, Bk or Bl)

Record Info

NAID: 55860378

NAID File Unit: 55860376

Microform: M1993

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