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McPherson, Harris – Age 23, Year: 1864 – 16th US Colored Infantry

Harris McPherson – 16th US Colored Infantry

NAID: 42498141   NAID File Unit: 42498138     Microform: M1822

Military Service

Unit: 16th US Colored Infantry

Regiment:  16 infantry

ID: 19435976

Company: I

Year: 1864

Year Enlisted: 1864

Enlisted term years: 3

Enlisted date: February 5, 1864

Enlisted state: 

Enlisted county: 

Enlisted town: Clarksville

Residence

State born: Virginia (Va.)

County born: Greenbrier

Town born: 

Occupation: Blacksmith

Physical Characteristics

Age: 23

Height: 5’ 5“

Complexion: Brown (Bro, Brn, Bn or Br)

Eye color: Black (Blk, Bk or Bl)

Hair color: Gray (Grey or Gry)

Record Info

NAID: 42498141

NAID File Unit: 42498138

Microform: M1822

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