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Shannonhouse, Nellson – Age 22, Year: 1864 – 22nd US Colored Infantry

Nellson Shannonhouse – 22nd US Colored Infantry

NAID: 45833695   NAID File Unit: 45833692     Microform: M1823

Military Service

Unit: 22nd US Colored Infantry

Regiment:  22 infantry

ID: 19433218

Company: K

Year: 1864

Year Enlisted: 1864

Enlisted term years: 3

Enlisted date: January 28, 1864

Enlisted state: Pennsylvania (Pa. or Penn.)

Enlisted county: Philadelphia

Enlisted town: Philadelphia

Residence

State born: New Jersey (N.J.)

County born: 

Town born: Hamney

Occupation: Farmer

Physical Characteristics

Age: 22

Height: 5’ 4“

Complexion: Black (Blk, Bk or Bl)

Eye color: Black (Blk, Bk or Bl)

Hair color: Black (Blk, Bk or Bl)

Record Info

NAID: 45833695

NAID File Unit: 45833692

Microform: M1823

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