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Wilhight, Henry – Age 42, Year: 1864 – 49th US Colored Infantry

Henry Wilhight – 49th US Colored Infantry

NAID: 55409943   NAID File Unit: 55409941     Microform: M2000

Military Service

Unit: 49th US Colored Infantry

Regiment:  49 infantry

ID: 19437905

Company: G

Year: 1864

Year Enlisted: 1864

Enlisted term years: 3

Enlisted date: March 4, 1864

Enlisted state: 

Enlisted county: 

Enlisted town: Vicksburg

Residence

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

County born: Warren

Town born: 

Occupation: Farmer

Physical Characteristics

Age: 42

Height: 5’ 7“

Complexion: Black

Eye color: Black

Hair color: Black

Record Info

NAID: 55409943

NAID File Unit: 55409941

Microform: M2000

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