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Simpson, James S – Age 35, Year: 1863 – 6th US Colored Heavy Artillery

James S Simpson – 6th US Colored Heavy Artillery

NAID: 38459635   NAID File Unit: 38459632     Microform: M1818

Military Service

Unit: 6th US Colored Heavy Artillery

Regiment:  6 artillery

ID: 19489149

Company: E

Year: 1863

Year Enlisted: 1863

Enlisted term years: 3

Enlisted date: September 1, 1863

Enlisted state: Mississippi (Miss.)

Enlisted county: 

Enlisted town: NATCHEZ

Residence

State born: Virginia (Va.)

County born: 

Town born: North Carolina

Occupation: Farmer

Physical Characteristics

Age: 35

Height: 5’ 11“

Complexion: Drk

Eye color: Hazel

Hair color: Blk

Record Info

NAID: 38459635

NAID File Unit: 38459632

Microform: M1818

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