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Merryweather, James – Age 22, Year: 1865 – 4th US Colored Heavy Artillery

James Merryweather – 4th US Colored Heavy Artillery

NAID: 38354604   NAID File Unit: 38354602     Microform: M1818

Military Service

Unit: 4th US Colored Heavy Artillery

Regiment:  4 artillery

ID: 19483419

Company: F

Year: 1865

Year Enlisted: 1865

Enlisted term years: 1

Enlisted date: February 6, 1865

Enlisted state: Illinois (Ill.)

Enlisted county: 

Enlisted town: DIXON

Residence

State born: 

County born: 

Town born: 

Occupation: Farmer

Physical Characteristics

Age: 22

Height: 5’ 61/2“

Complexion: Dark

Eye color: Dark

Hair color: Black

Record Info

NAID: 38354604

NAID File Unit: 38354602

Microform: M1818

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