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Shelkins, Hannibal – Age 31, Year: 1865 – 13th US Colored Heavy Artillery – United States Colored Troops: Artillery Organizations

Hannibal Shelkins – 13th US Colored Heavy Artillery - United States Colored Troops: Artillery Organizations

NAID: 22267707   NAID File Unit: 22267705     Microform: M1818

Military Service

Unit: 13th US Colored Heavy Artillery - United States Colored Troops: Artillery Organizations

Regiment:  13 artillery

ID: 19472847

Company: B

Year: 1865

Year Enlisted: 1865

Enlisted term years: 3

Enlisted date: May 29, 1865

Enlisted state: Kentucky (Ky., Ken. or Kent.)

Enlisted county: 

Enlisted town: Lebanon

Residence

State born: Kentucky (Ky. Ken. Or Kent.)

County born: Shelby

Town born: 

Occupation: Laborer

Physical Characteristics

Age: 31

Height: 5’ 51/2“

Complexion: Black (Blk, Bk or Bl)

Eye color: Black (Blk, Bk or Bl)

Hair color: Black (Blk, Bk or Bl)

Record Info

NAID: 22267707

NAID File Unit: 22267705

Microform: M1818

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