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Major, Samuel – Age 30, Year: 1863 – 42nd US Colored Infantry

Samuel Major – 42nd US Colored Infantry

NAID: 53601489   NAID File Unit: 53601487     Microform: M1994

Military Service

Unit: 42nd US Colored Infantry

Regiment:  42 infantry

ID: 19414319

Company: D

Year: 1863

Year Enlisted: 1863

Enlisted term years: 3

Enlisted date: December 26, 1863

Enlisted state: Tennessee (Tenn.)

Enlisted county: 

Enlisted town: Clarksville

Residence

State born: Kentucky (Ky., Ken. or Kent.)

County born: Green

Town born: 

Occupation: Farmer

Physical Characteristics

Age: 30

Height: 5’ 61/2“

Complexion: Blk

Eye color: Blk

Hair color: Blk

Record Info

NAID: 53601489

NAID File Unit: 53601487

Microform: M1994

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