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Russell, Cornelius – Age 44, Year: 1864 – 29th Connecticut Volunteer Infantry (Colored)

Cornelius Russell – 29th Connecticut Volunteer Infantry (Colored)

NAID: 57060979   NAID File Unit: 57060975     Microform: M1824

Military Service

Unit: 29th Connecticut Volunteer Infantry (Colored)

Regiment:  29 infantry volunteer

ID: 19447073

Company: C

Year: 1864

Year Enlisted: 1863

Enlisted term years: 3

Enlisted date: November 24, 1863

Enlisted state: Connecticut (Conn.)

Enlisted county: 

Enlisted town: HARTFORD

Residence

State born: Connecticut (Conn.)

County born: 

Town born: South Glastonbury

Occupation: Sailor

Physical Characteristics

Age: 44

Height: 5’ 6“

Complexion: Blk.

Eye color: Blk.

Hair color: Blk.

Record Info

NAID: 57060979

NAID File Unit: 57060975

Microform: M1824

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