Back to all Post

Willis, Lewis – Age 42, Year: 1863 – 47th US Colored Infantry, Misc Cards

Lewis Willis – 47th US Colored Infantry, Misc Cards

NAID: 55351730   NAID File Unit: 55351727     Microform: M2000

Military Service

Unit: 47th US Colored Infantry, Misc Cards

Regiment:  47 infantry

ID: 19411125

Company: B

Year: 1863

Year Enlisted: 1863

Enlisted term years: 3

Enlisted date: May 1, 1863

Enlisted state: 

Enlisted county: 

Enlisted town: Lake Providence

Residence

State born: Virginia (Va.)

County born: Jefferson

Town born: 

Occupation: Carpenter

Physical Characteristics

Age: 42

Height: 5’ 71/2“

Complexion: Black (Blk, Bk or Bl)

Eye color: Black (Blk, Bk or Bl)

Hair color: Black (Blk, Bk or Bl)

Record Info

NAID: 55351730

NAID File Unit: 55351727

Microform: M2000

Have your own Civil War Ancestor story to share?

The museum invites descendants of the United States Colored Troops (USCT) to publicly present their family members’ ancestral information on the first Saturday of each month.

Learn how you can share