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Seivell, John – Age 26, Year: 1863 – 8th US Colored Infantry, Rol-Smi

John Seivell – 8th US Colored Infantry, Rol-Smi

NAID: 39083876   NAID File Unit: 39083874     Microform: M1821

Military Service

Unit: 8th US Colored Infantry, Rol-Smi

Regiment:  8 infantry

ID: 19408156

Company: F

Year: 1863

Year Enlisted: 1863

Enlisted term years: 3

Enlisted date: August 29, 1863

Enlisted state: Pennsylvania (Pa. or Penn.)

Enlisted county: 

Enlisted town: CHAMBERSBURG

Residence

State born: Indiana (Ind.)

County born: Washington

Town born: 

Occupation: Laborer

Physical Characteristics

Age: 26

Height: 5’ 101/4“

Complexion: Yellow

Eye color: Hazel

Hair color: black

Record Info

NAID: 39083876

NAID File Unit: 39083874

Microform: M1821

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