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Williams, Benjamin – Age 23, Year: 1863 – 50th US Colored Infantry

Benjamin Williams – 50th US Colored Infantry

NAID: 55453356   NAID File Unit: 55453353     Microform: M2000

Military Service

Unit: 50th US Colored Infantry

Regiment:  50 infantry

ID: 19456067

Company: K

Year: 1863

Year Enlisted: 1863

Enlisted term years: 3

Enlisted date: July 20, 1863

Enlisted state: 

Enlisted county: 

Enlisted town: natchez

Residence

State born: Mississippi (Miss.)

County born: 

Town born: NATCHEZ

Occupation: Farmer

Physical Characteristics

Age: 23

Height: 5’ 10“

Complexion: Dark

Eye color: Black

Hair color: Dark

Record Info

NAID: 55453356

NAID File Unit: 55453353

Microform: M2000

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