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Southon, Edward – Age 18, Year: 1864 – 30th US Colored Infantry

Edward Southon – 30th US Colored Infantry

NAID: 57130831   NAID File Unit: 57130829     Microform: M1824

Military Service

Unit: 30th US Colored Infantry

Regiment:  30 infantry

ID: 19462553

Company: G

Year: 1864

Year Enlisted: 1864

Enlisted term years: 3

Enlisted date: February 27, 1864

Enlisted state: Maryland (Md.)

Enlisted county: Allegany

Enlisted town: 

Residence

State born: Maryland (Md.)

County born: Allegany

Town born: 

Occupation: Laborer

Physical Characteristics

Age: 18

Height: 5’ 9“

Complexion: Mulatto (Mulat or Mult)

Eye color: Black (Blk, Bk or Bl)

Hair color: Black (Blk, Bk or Bl)

Record Info

NAID: 57130831

NAID File Unit: 57130829

Microform: M1824

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