INDOOR EXHIBIT IS CLOSED
Back to all Post

Skanks, James S – Age 42, Year: 1864 – 43rd US Colored Infantry

James S Skanks – 43rd US Colored Infantry

NAID: 53631970   NAID File Unit: 53631968     Microform: M1994

Military Service

Unit: 43rd US Colored Infantry

Regiment:  43 infantry

ID: 19424754

Company: B

Year: 1864

Year Enlisted: 1864

Enlisted term years: 3

Enlisted date: February 22, 1864

Enlisted state: Maine (Me.)

Enlisted county: 

Enlisted town: Eastport

Residence

State born: Maine (Me.)

County born: 

Town born: Eastport

Occupation: Sailor

Physical Characteristics

Age: 42

Height: 5’ 6“

Complexion: Dark

Eye color: Blue (Blu)

Hair color: Dark (Drk or Dk)

Record Info

NAID: 53631970

NAID File Unit: 53631968

Microform: M1994

Have your own Civil War Ancestor story to share?

The museum invites descendants of the United States Colored Troops (USCT) to publicly present their family members’ ancestral information on the first Saturday of each month.

Learn how you can share