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Martin, Elijah – Age 36, Year: 1864 – 50th US Colored Infantry

Elijah Martin – 50th US Colored Infantry

NAID: 55442050   NAID File Unit: 55442047     Microform: M2000

Military Service

Unit: 50th US Colored Infantry

Regiment:  50 infantry

ID: 19452773

Company: D

Year: 1864

Year Enlisted: 1864

Enlisted term years: 3

Enlisted date: November 30, 1864

Enlisted state: Mississippi (Miss.)

Enlisted county: 

Enlisted town: Vicksburg

Residence

State born: Georgia (Ga.)

County born: Union

Town born: 

Occupation: Farmer

Physical Characteristics

Age: 36

Height: 5’ 81/2“

Complexion: Black (Blk, Bk or Bl)

Eye color: Black (Blk, Bk or Bl)

Hair color: Black (Blk, Bk or Bl)

Record Info

NAID: 55442050

NAID File Unit: 55442047

Microform: M2000

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