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Matthews, Josiah – Age 32, Year: 1864 – 30th US Colored Infantry

Josiah Matthews – 30th US Colored Infantry

NAID: 57124487   NAID File Unit: 57124485     Microform: M1824

Military Service

Unit: 30th US Colored Infantry

Regiment:  30 infantry

ID: 19461565

Company: C

Year: 1864

Year Enlisted: 1864

Enlisted term years: 3

Enlisted date: February 5, 1864

Enlisted state: Maryland (Md.)

Enlisted county: Kent

Enlisted town: 

Residence

State born: Maryland (Md.)

County born: Kent

Town born: 

Occupation: Farmer

Physical Characteristics

Age: 32

Height: 5’ 53/4“

Complexion: Black (Blk, Bk or Bl)

Eye color: Black (Blk, Bk or Bl)

Hair color: Black (Blk, Bk or Bl)

Record Info

NAID: 57124487

NAID File Unit: 57124485

Microform: M1824

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