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Newton, James – Age 20, Year: 1865 – 50th US Colored Infantry

James Newton – 50th US Colored Infantry

NAID: 55444033   NAID File Unit: 55444030     Microform: M2000

Military Service

Unit: 50th US Colored Infantry

Regiment:  50 infantry

ID: 19453415

Company: G

Year: 1865

Year Enlisted: 1865

Enlisted term years: 3

Enlisted date: May 8, 1865

Enlisted state: 

Enlisted county: 

Enlisted town: Montgomery

Residence

State born: Alabama (Ala.)

County born: Wilcox

Town born: 

Occupation: Farmer

Physical Characteristics

Age: 20

Height: 5’ 5“

Complexion: Colored

Eye color: Black

Hair color: Black

Record Info

NAID: 55444033

NAID File Unit: 55444030

Microform: M2000

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