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Thornton, Abraham L – Age 21, Year: 1865 – 29th US Colored Infantry

Abraham L Thornton – 29th US Colored Infantry

NAID: 57098825   NAID File Unit: 57098822     Microform: M1824

Military Service

Unit: 29th US Colored Infantry

Regiment:  29 infantry

ID: 19458579

Company: F

Year: 1865

Year Enlisted: 1865

Enlisted term years: 1

Enlisted date: February 1, 1865

Enlisted state: Illinois (Ill.)

Enlisted county: 

Enlisted town: CHICAGO

Residence

State born: Virginia (Va.)

County born: 

Town born: 

Occupation: Farm

Physical Characteristics

Age: 21

Height: 5’ 6“

Complexion: Molato

Eye color: Blk

Hair color: Blk

Record Info

NAID: 57098825

NAID File Unit: 57098822

Microform: M1824

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