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James, Samuel – Age 14, Year: 1864 – 49th US Colored Infantry

Samuel James – 49th US Colored Infantry

NAID: 55395925   NAID File Unit: 55395923     Microform: M2000

Military Service

Unit: 49th US Colored Infantry

Regiment:  49 infantry

ID: 19433989

Company: A

Year: 1864

Year Enlisted: 1864

Enlisted term years: 3

Enlisted date: January 1, 1864

Enlisted state: Louisiana (La.)

Enlisted county: 

Enlisted town: Goodrichs Landing

Residence

State born: Maryland (Md.)

County born: 

Town born: Hagerstown

Occupation: Laborer

Physical Characteristics

Age: 14

Height: 4’ 9“

Complexion: Brown (Bro, Brn, Bn or Br)

Eye color: Black (Blk, Bk or Bl)

Hair color: Black (Blk, Bk or Bl)

Record Info

NAID: 55395925

NAID File Unit: 55395923

Microform: M2000

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