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Williams, Samuel – Age 20, Year: 1864 – 17th US Colored Infantry

Samuel Williams – 17th US Colored Infantry

NAID: 42536522   NAID File Unit: 42536520     Microform: M1822

Military Service

Unit: 17th US Colored Infantry

Regiment:  17 infantry

ID: 19449457

Company: D

Year: 1864

Year Enlisted: 1864

Enlisted term years: 3

Enlisted date: April 14, 1864

Enlisted state: Tennessee (Tenn.)

Enlisted county: 

Enlisted town: Clarksville

Residence

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

County born: 

Town born: Cynthiana

Occupation: Farmer

Physical Characteristics

Age: 20

Height: 5’ 8“

Complexion: Dark Brown

Eye color: Black

Hair color: Black

Record Info

NAID: 42536522

NAID File Unit: 42536520

Microform: M1822

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