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Watkins, Wolfard – Age 51, Year: 1864 – 6th US Colored Heavy Artillery

Wolfard Watkins – 6th US Colored Heavy Artillery

NAID: 38465266   NAID File Unit: 38465264     Microform: M1818

Military Service

Unit: 6th US Colored Heavy Artillery

Regiment:  6 artillery

ID: 19489460

Company: K

Year: 1864

Year Enlisted: 1864

Enlisted term years: 3

Enlisted date: January 1, 1864

Enlisted state: Mississippi (Miss.)

Enlisted county: 

Enlisted town: NATCHEZ

Residence

State born: Mississippi (Miss.)

County born: 

Town born: NATCHEZ

Occupation: Laborer

Physical Characteristics

Age: 31

Height: 5’ 6“

Complexion: Dark

Eye color: black

Hair color: black

Record Info

NAID: 38465266

NAID File Unit: 38465264

Microform: M1818

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