Back to all Post

Nelson, Overton – Age 22, Year: 1864 – 52nd US Colored Infantry

Overton Nelson – 52nd US Colored Infantry

NAID: 55502163   NAID File Unit: 55502160     Microform: M2000

Military Service

Unit: 52nd US Colored Infantry

Regiment:  52 infantry

ID: 19463160

Company: K

Year: 1864

Year Enlisted: 1864

Enlisted term years: 3

Enlisted date: February 27, 1864

Enlisted state: 

Enlisted county: 

Enlisted town: Vicksburg

Residence

State born: Alabama (Ala.)

County born: 

Town born: HUNTSVILLE

Occupation: fd hand

Physical Characteristics

Age: 22

Height: 5’ 7“

Complexion: Blk

Eye color: Blk

Hair color: Blk

Record Info

NAID: 55502163

NAID File Unit: 55502160

Microform: M2000

Have your own Civil War Ancestor story to share?

The museum invites descendants of the United States Colored Troops (USCT) to publicly present their family members’ ancestral information on the first Saturday of each month.

Learn how you can share