INDOOR EXHIBIT IS CLOSED
Back to all Post

Nelson, William H – Age 17, Year: 1864 – 31st US Colored Infantry

William H Nelson – 31st US Colored Infantry

NAID: 46286523   NAID File Unit: 46286506     Microform: M1992

Military Service

Unit: 31st US Colored Infantry

Regiment:  31 infantry

ID: 19409033

Company: A

Year: 1864

Year Enlisted: 1864

Enlisted term years: 3

Enlisted date: March 4, 1864

Enlisted state: New York (N.Y.)

Enlisted county: 

Enlisted town: 5TH DISTRICT

Residence

State born: Maryland (Md.)

County born: Montgomery

Town born: 

Occupation: Farmer

Physical Characteristics

Age: 19

Height: 5’ 101/2“

Complexion: Negro

Eye color: Negro

Hair color: Negro

Record Info

NAID: 46286523

NAID File Unit: 46286506

Microform: M1992

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