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Owens, Elijah – Age 18, Year: 1864 – 29th US Colored Infantry

Elijah Owens – 29th US Colored Infantry

NAID: 57092404   NAID File Unit: 57092401     Microform: M1824

Military Service

Unit: 29th US Colored Infantry

Regiment:  29 infantry

ID: 19457411

Company: E

Year: 1864

Year Enlisted: 1864

Enlisted term years: 3

Enlisted date: February 17, 1864

Enlisted state: Illinois (Ill.)

Enlisted county: 

Enlisted town: 

Residence

State born: Missouri (Mo.)

County born: St Charles

Town born: 

Occupation: Farmer

Physical Characteristics

Age: 18

Height: 5’ 21/2“

Complexion: Blk

Eye color: Blk

Hair color: Blk

Record Info

NAID: 57092404

NAID File Unit: 57092401

Microform: M1824

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