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Richardson, Ford – Age 19, Year: 1863 – 49th US Colored Infantry

Ford Richardson – 49th US Colored Infantry

NAID: 55403818   NAID File Unit: 55403816     Microform: M2000

Military Service

Unit: 49th US Colored Infantry

Regiment:  49 infantry

ID: 19436037

Company: E

Year: 1863

Year Enlisted: 1863

Enlisted term years: 3

Enlisted date: July 13, 1863

Enlisted state: Mississippi (Miss.)

Enlisted county: 

Enlisted town: CLINTON

Residence

State born: Mississippi (Miss.)

County born: Hinds

Town born: 

Occupation: house servant

Physical Characteristics

Age: 19

Height: 5’ 7“

Complexion: Yellow

Eye color: Blk

Hair color: Brn

Record Info

NAID: 55403818

NAID File Unit: 55403816

Microform: M2000

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