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Wesley, James – Age 23, Year: 1863 – 47th Colored Infantry

James Wesley – 47th Colored Infantry

NAID: 55350835   NAID File Unit: 55350833     Microform: M2000

Military Service

Unit: 47th Colored Infantry

Regiment:  47 infantry

ID: 19410751

Company: B

Year: 1863

Year Enlisted: 1863

Enlisted term years: 3

Enlisted date: May 1, 1863

Enlisted state: Louisiana (La.)

Enlisted county: 

Enlisted town: lake providence

Residence

State born: Kentucky (Ky., Ken. or Kent.)

County born: 

Town born: 

Occupation: Laborer

Physical Characteristics

Age: 23

Height: 5’ 6“

Complexion: Blk

Eye color: Blk

Hair color: Blk

Record Info

NAID: 55350835

NAID File Unit: 55350833

Microform: M2000

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