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Matthews, Samuel – Age 27, Year: 1864 – 30th US Colored Infantry

Samuel Matthews – 30th US Colored Infantry

NAID: 57124529   NAID File Unit: 57124526     Microform: M1824

Military Service

Unit: 30th US Colored Infantry

Regiment:  30 infantry

ID: 19461583

Company: I

Year: 1864

Year Enlisted: 1864

Enlisted term years: 

Enlisted date: March 14, 1864

Enlisted state: Maryland (Md.)

Enlisted county: Dorchester

Enlisted town: 

Residence

State born: Maryland (Md.)

County born: Dorchester

Town born: 

Occupation: Farmer

Physical Characteristics

Age: 27

Height: 5’ 6“

Complexion: Black (Blk, Bk or Bl)

Eye color: Black (Blk, Bk or Bl)

Hair color: Black (Blk, Bk or Bl)

Record Info

NAID: 57124529

NAID File Unit: 57124526

Microform: M1824

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