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Nelson, Ebenaw – Age 28, Year: 1863 – 52nd US Colored Infantry

Ebenaw Nelson – 52nd US Colored Infantry

NAID: 55502037   NAID File Unit: 55502034     Microform: M2000

Military Service

Unit: 52nd US Colored Infantry

Regiment:  52 infantry

ID: 19463151

Company: D

Year: 1863

Year Enlisted: 1863

Enlisted term years: 3

Enlisted date: July 1, 1863

Enlisted state: Mississippi (Miss.)

Enlisted county: 

Enlisted town: Four Mile Bridge

Residence

State born: Mississippi (Miss.)

County born: Hinds

Town born: 

Occupation: Laborer

Physical Characteristics

Age: 28

Height: 5’ 8“

Complexion: Black (Blk, Bk or Bl)

Eye color: Black (Blk, Bk or Bl)

Hair color: Black (Blk, Bk or Bl)

Record Info

NAID: 55502037

NAID File Unit: 55502034

Microform: M2000

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