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Newsome, Edward – Age 20, Year: 1864 – 37th US Colored Infantry

Edward Newsome – 37th US Colored Infantry

NAID: 55797999   NAID File Unit: 55797996     Microform: M1993

Military Service

Unit: 37th US Colored Infantry

Regiment:  37 infantry

ID: 19420398

Company: B

Year: 1864

Year Enlisted: 1865

Enlisted term years: 3

Enlisted date: January 17, 1865

Enlisted state: North Carolina (N.C.)

Enlisted county: 

Enlisted town: Plymouth

Residence

State born: North Carolina (N.C.)

County born: Northampton

Town born: 

Occupation: Farmer

Physical Characteristics

Age: 20

Height: 5’ 51/2“

Complexion: Black (Blk, Bk or Bl)

Eye color: Hazel (Hzel)

Hair color: Black (Blk, Bk or Bl)

Record Info

NAID: 55797999

NAID File Unit: 55797996

Microform: M1993

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