INDOOR EXHIBIT IS CLOSED
Back to all Post

Watson, Henry – Age 21, Year: 1863 – 1st US Colored Infantry, A-Win

Henry Watson – 1st US Colored Infantry, A-Win

NAID: 35840550   NAID File Unit: 35840548     Microform: M1819

Military Service

Unit: 1st US Colored Infantry, A-Win

Regiment:  1 infantry

ID: 19411463

Company: E

Year: 1863

Year Enlisted: 1863

Enlisted term years: 3

Enlisted date: June 17, 1863

Enlisted state: Virginia (Va.)

Enlisted county: 

Enlisted town: MADISON ISLAND

Residence

State born: Virginia (Va.)

County born: 

Town born: DRUMMOND TOWN

Occupation: Sailor

Physical Characteristics

Age: 21

Height: 5’ 61/4“

Complexion: Very black. Pox marked

Eye color: Black

Hair color: Black

Record Info

NAID: 35840550

NAID File Unit: 35840548

Microform: M1819

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