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Shelby, Isaac – Age 34, Year: 1863 – 16th US Colored Infantry

Isaac Shelby – 16th US Colored Infantry

NAID: 42503867   NAID File Unit: 42503865     Microform: M1822

Military Service

Unit: 16th US Colored Infantry

Regiment:  16 infantry

ID: 19437660

Company: D

Year: 1863

Year Enlisted: 1863

Enlisted term years: 3

Enlisted date: December 1, 1863

Enlisted state: Tennessee (Tenn.)

Enlisted county: 

Enlisted town: Clarksville

Residence

State born: Tennessee (Tenn.)

County born: Dickson

Town born: 

Occupation: Farmer

Physical Characteristics

Age: 34

Height: 5’ 9“

Complexion: Black (Blk, Bk or Bl)

Eye color: Black (Blk, Bk or Bl)

Hair color: Black (Blk, Bk or Bl)

Record Info

NAID: 42503867

NAID File Unit: 42503865

Microform: M1822

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