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Root, George T – Age 36, Year: 1863 – 8th US Colored Infantry, Rol-Smi

George T Root – 8th US Colored Infantry, Rol-Smi

NAID: 39083096   NAID File Unit: 39083094     Microform: M1821

Military Service

Unit: 8th US Colored Infantry, Rol-Smi

Regiment:  8 infantry

ID: 19407825

Company: H

Year: 1863

Year Enlisted: 1863

Enlisted term years: 3

Enlisted date: September 8, 1863

Enlisted state: 

Enlisted county: 

Enlisted town: Catskill

Residence

State born: New York

County born: 

Town born: 

Occupation: Farmer

Physical Characteristics

Age: 36

Height: 5’ 101/2“

Complexion: Blk

Eye color: Blk

Hair color: Blk

Record Info

NAID: 39083096

NAID File Unit: 39083094

Microform: M1821

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