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James, Samuel – Age 42, Year: 1865 – 24th US Colored Infantry

Samuel James – 24th US Colored Infantry

NAID: 45890876   NAID File Unit: 45890874     Microform: M1823

Military Service

Unit: 24th US Colored Infantry

Regiment:  24 infantry

ID: 19451398

Company: I

Year: 1865

Year Enlisted: 1865

Enlisted term years: 1

Enlisted date: March 18, 1865

Enlisted state: Pennsylvania (Pa. or Penn.)

Enlisted county: 

Enlisted town: west chester

Residence

State born: New Jersey (N.J.)

County born: 

Town born: NEWARK

Occupation: Farmer

Physical Characteristics

Age: 42

Height: 5’ 41/2“

Complexion: mulat.

Eye color: Blk

Hair color: Blk

Record Info

NAID: 45890876

NAID File Unit: 45890874

Microform: M1823

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