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Wilson, Benjamin – Age 35, Year: 1863 – 9th US Colored Infantry, Whi-Yo AND Thomas Bayley: Board of Examination Proceedings

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

NAID: 39117027   NAID File Unit: 39117024     Microform: M1821

Military Service

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

Regiment:  9 infantry

ID: 19423344

Company: K

Year: 1863

Year Enlisted: 1863

Enlisted term years: 3

Enlisted date: November 26, 1863

Enlisted state: Maryland (Md.)

Enlisted county: 

Enlisted town: White Haven

Residence

State born: Maryland (Md.)

County born: Somerset

Town born: 

Occupation: Farmer

Physical Characteristics

Age: 35

Height: 6’ 1/4“

Complexion: Mulatto (Mulat or Mult)

Eye color: Dark Brown (D or Dk Brn)

Hair color: Black (Blk, Bk or Bl)

Record Info

NAID: 39117027

NAID File Unit: 39117024

Microform: M1821

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