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Reaves, Samuel – Age 18, Year: 1864 – 16th US Colored Infantry

Samuel Reaves – 16th US Colored Infantry

NAID: 42501812   NAID File Unit: 42501809     Microform: M1822

Military Service

Unit: 16th US Colored Infantry

Regiment:  16 infantry

ID: 19436875

Company: K

Year: 1864

Year Enlisted: 1864

Enlisted term years: 3

Enlisted date: February 23, 1864

Enlisted state: Tennessee (Tenn.)

Enlisted county: Clarksville

Enlisted town: 

Residence

State born: Kentucky (Ky. Ken. Or Kent.)

County born: Christian

Town born: 

Occupation: Farmer

Physical Characteristics

Age: 18

Height: 5’ 61/2“

Complexion: Yellow (Yel or Yello)

Eye color: Black (Blk, Bk or Bl)

Hair color: Black (Blk, Bk or Bl)

Record Info

NAID: 42501812

NAID File Unit: 42501809

Microform: M1822

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