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Williams, Joseph – Age 23, Year: 1863 – 6th US Colored Heavy Artillery

Joseph Williams – 6th US Colored Heavy Artillery

NAID: 38467476   NAID File Unit: 38467474     Microform: M1818

Military Service

Unit: 6th US Colored Heavy Artillery

Regiment:  6 artillery

ID: 19489580

Company: F

Year: 1863

Year Enlisted: 1863

Enlisted term years: 3

Enlisted date: August 29, 1863

Enlisted state: Mississippi

Enlisted county: 

Enlisted town: Natchez

Residence

State born: Mississippi (Miss.)

County born: 

Town born: Natchez

Occupation: Servant

Physical Characteristics

Age: 23

Height: 5’ 6“

Complexion: Copper (Coppe or Cop'r)

Eye color: Brown (Bro, Brn, Bn or Br)

Hair color: Black (Blk, Bk or Bl)

Record Info

NAID: 38467476

NAID File Unit: 38467474

Microform: M1818

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