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Williams, Joseph – Age 44, Year: 1864 – 6th US Colored Heavy Artillery

Joseph Williams – 6th US Colored Heavy Artillery

NAID: 38467497   NAID File Unit: 38467495     Microform: M1818

Military Service

Unit: 6th US Colored Heavy Artillery

Regiment:  6 artillery

ID: 19489522

Company: L

Year: 1864

Year Enlisted: 1864

Enlisted term years: 3

Enlisted date: January 13, 1864

Enlisted state: Mississippi (Miss.)

Enlisted county: 

Enlisted town: Natchez

Residence

State born: Mississippi (Miss.)

County born: Winston

Town born: 

Occupation: Farmer

Physical Characteristics

Age: 44

Height: 5’ 6“

Complexion: Black (Blk, Bk or Bl)

Eye color: Black (Blk, Bk or Bl)

Hair color: Black (Blk, Bk or Bl)

Record Info

NAID: 38467497

NAID File Unit: 38467495

Microform: M1818

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