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Mathews, Levin – Age 30, Year: 1863 – 8th US Colored Infantry, Loc-Mit

Levin Mathews – 8th US Colored Infantry, Loc-Mit

NAID: 39081981   NAID File Unit: 39081979     Microform: M1821

Military Service

Unit: 8th US Colored Infantry, Loc-Mit

Regiment:  8 infantry

ID: 19407204

Company: F

Year: 1863

Year Enlisted: 1863

Enlisted term years: 3

Enlisted date: October 13, 1863

Enlisted state: Delaware (Del.)

Enlisted county: 

Enlisted town: Smyrna

Residence

State born: Delaware (Del.)

County born: Sussex

Town born: 

Occupation: Laborer

Physical Characteristics

Age: 30

Height: 5’ 71/2“

Complexion: Black (Blk, Bk or Bl)

Eye color: Black (Blk, Bk or Bl)

Hair color: Black (Blk, Bk or Bl)

Record Info

NAID: 39081981

NAID File Unit: 39081979

Microform: M1821

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