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Martin, Ellis – Age 26, Year: 1864 – 18th US Colored Infantry

Ellis Martin – 18th US Colored Infantry

NAID: 42572657   NAID File Unit: 42572655     Microform: M1822

Military Service

Unit: 18th US Colored Infantry

Regiment:  18 infantry

ID: 19456474

Company: I

Year: 1864

Year Enlisted: 1864

Enlisted term years: 3

Enlisted date: September 17, 1864

Enlisted state: Missouri (Mo.)

Enlisted county: 

Enlisted town: New Hope

Residence

State born: Missouri (Mo.)

County born: Lincoln

Town born: 

Occupation: Farmer

Physical Characteristics

Age: 26

Height: 5’ 9“

Complexion: Black (Blk, Bk or Bl)

Eye color: Black (Blk, Bk or Bl)

Hair color: Curly

Record Info

NAID: 42572657

NAID File Unit: 42572655

Microform: M1822

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