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Williams, James – Age 18, Year: 1863 – 9th US Colored Infantry, Whi-Yo AND Thomas Bayley: Board of Examination Proceedings

James Williams – 9th US Colored Infantry, Whi-Yo AND Thomas Bayley: Board of Examination Proceedings

NAID: 39116904   NAID File Unit: 39116901     Microform: M1821

Military Service

Unit: 9th US Colored Infantry, Whi-Yo AND Thomas Bayley: Board of Examination Proceedings

Regiment:  9 infantry

ID: 19423319

Company: G

Year: 1863

Year Enlisted: 1863

Enlisted term years: 3

Enlisted date: November 18, 1863

Enlisted state: 

Enlisted county: 

Enlisted town: [unclear]

Residence

State born: Virginia (Va.)

County born: Accomack

Town born: 

Occupation: farm hand

Physical Characteristics

Age: 18

Height: 5’ 21/4“

Complexion: Black

Eye color: Black

Hair color: wool

Record Info

NAID: 39116904

NAID File Unit: 39116901

Microform: M1821

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