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Kelson, Esau – Age 36, Year: 1862 – 1st US Colored Infantry, Misc Cards, M-Y AND 1st South Carolina Volunteers (Colored)

Esau Kelson – 1st US Colored Infantry, Misc Cards, M-Y AND 1st South Carolina Volunteers (Colored)

NAID: 35846234   NAID File Unit: 35846232     Microform: M1819

Military Service

Unit: 1st US Colored Infantry, Misc Cards, M-Y AND 1st South Carolina Volunteers (Colored)

Regiment:  1 infantry

ID: 19417572

Company: E

Year: 1862

Year Enlisted:

Enlisted term years: 

Enlisted date: May 12,

Enlisted state: South Carolina (S.C.)

Enlisted county: 

Enlisted town: Hilton Head

Residence

State born: South Carolina (S.C.)

County born: 

Town born: Port Royal

Occupation: Groom

Physical Characteristics

Age: 36

Height: 5’ 8“

Complexion: 

Eye color: 

Hair color: 

Record Info

NAID: 35846234

NAID File Unit: 35846232

Microform: M1819

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