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Phelps, Samuel – Age 26, Year: 1864 – 20th US Colored Infantry

Samuel Phelps – 20th US Colored Infantry

NAID: 45772204   NAID File Unit: 45772201     Microform: M1823

Military Service

Unit: 20th US Colored Infantry

Regiment:  20 infantry

ID: 19410865

Company: G

Year: 1864

Year Enlisted: 1864

Enlisted term years: 3

Enlisted date: January 4, 1864

Enlisted state: New York (N.Y.)

Enlisted county: 

Enlisted town: 23rd District

Residence

State born: North Carolina (N.C.)

County born: 

Town born: Newbern

Occupation: Laborer

Physical Characteristics

Age: 26

Height: 5’ 3“

Complexion: Black (Blk, Bk or Bl)

Eye color: Black (Blk, Bk or Bl)

Hair color: Black (Blk, Bk or Bl)

Record Info

NAID: 45772204

NAID File Unit: 45772201

Microform: M1823

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