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Keelan, Edward – Age 18, Year: 1863 – 1st US Colored Infantry, A-Win

Edward Keelan – 1st US Colored Infantry, A-Win

NAID: 35829637   NAID File Unit: 35829634     Microform: M1819

Military Service

Unit: 1st US Colored Infantry, A-Win

Regiment:  1 infantry

ID: 19406316

Company: B

Year: 1863

Year Enlisted: 1863

Enlisted term years: 3

Enlisted date: July 2, 1863

Enlisted state: Virginia (Va.)

Enlisted county: 

Enlisted town: Masons Island

Residence

State born: Virginia (Va.)

County born: 

Town born: Norfolk

Occupation: Farmer

Physical Characteristics

Age: 18

Height: 5’ 71/2“

Complexion: Black (Blk, Bk or Bl)

Eye color: Black (Blk, Bk or Bl)

Hair color: Black (Blk, Bk or Bl)

Record Info

NAID: 35829637

NAID File Unit: 35829634

Microform: M1819

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