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Marks, Henry – Age 49, Year: 1863 – 42nd US Colored Infantry

Henry Marks – 42nd US Colored Infantry

NAID: 53601616   NAID File Unit: 53601613     Microform: M1994

Military Service

Unit: 42nd US Colored Infantry

Regiment:  42 infantry

ID: 19414322

Company: H

Year: 1863

Year Enlisted: 1863

Enlisted term years: 3

Enlisted date: November 16, 1863

Enlisted state: Tennessee (Tenn.)

Enlisted county: 

Enlisted town: Columbia

Residence

State born: Virginia (Va.)

County born: Brunswick

Town born: 

Occupation: Farmer

Physical Characteristics

Age: 49

Height: 5’ 4“

Complexion: Black (Blk, Bk or Bl)

Eye color: Black (Blk, Bk or Bl)

Hair color: Black (Blk, Bk or Bl)

Record Info

NAID: 53601616

NAID File Unit: 53601613

Microform: M1994

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