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James, Matthew – Age 19, Year: 1863 – 9th US Colored Infantry, Hen-Jam

Matthew James – 9th US Colored Infantry, Hen-Jam

NAID: 39101250   NAID File Unit: 39101247     Microform: M1821

Military Service

Unit: 9th US Colored Infantry, Hen-Jam

Regiment:  9 infantry

ID: 19417332

Company: F

Year: 1863

Year Enlisted: 1863

Enlisted term years: 3

Enlisted date: November 13, 1863

Enlisted state: Virginia (Va.)

Enlisted county: Northampton

Enlisted town: 

Residence

State born: Virginia (Va.)

County born: 

Town born: 

Occupation: Farmer

Physical Characteristics

Age: 19

Height: 5’ 51/8“

Complexion: Dark (Drk or Dk)

Eye color: Black (Blk, Bk or Bl)

Hair color: Black (Blk, Bk or Bl)

Record Info

NAID: 39101250

NAID File Unit: 39101247

Microform: M1821

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