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Vorhees, Peter – Age 37, Year: 1864 – 8th US Colored Infantry, Tip-Whi

Peter Vorhees – 8th US Colored Infantry, Tip-Whi

NAID: 39087340   NAID File Unit: 39087337     Microform: M1821

Military Service

Unit: 8th US Colored Infantry, Tip-Whi

Regiment:  8 infantry

ID: 19409830

Company: I

Year: 1864

Year Enlisted: 1864

Enlisted term years: 1

Enlisted date: September 27, 1864

Enlisted state: Indiana

Enlisted county: 

Enlisted town: Columbus

Residence

State born: Georgia (Ga.)

County born: Ringold

Town born: 

Occupation: Farmer

Physical Characteristics

Age: 37

Height: 5’ 11“

Complexion: Dark (Drk or Dk)

Eye color: Dark (Drk or Dk)

Hair color: Dark (Drk or Dk)

Record Info

NAID: 39087340

NAID File Unit: 39087337

Microform: M1821

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