BATTERY G2nd Light Artillery Regiment, U.S. Colored Troops, May 24th, 1864, to August 12th, 1865
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May 24th, 1864: The battery is mustered into United States service at Hilton Head, South Carolina.
May 1864 to August 1865: The battery is on duty in the defenses of Hilton Head Island, South Carolina.
- May 1864: Assigned to the District of Hilton Head, Department of the South Carolina.
- August 1864: Assigned to the District of Beaufort, Department of the South.
- October 1864: Assigned to the Second Separate Brigade, Department of the South.
August 12th, 1865: The battery is mustered out of United States service at Hilton Head, South Carolina.
May to August 1864 - District of Hilton Head, Department of the South
August 1864 to October 1864 - District of Beaufort, Department of the South
October 1864 to August 1865 - Second (2nd) Separate Brigade, Department of the South
The men of Battery G at drill in camp on Hilton Head Island, South Carolina, ca. 1865.
CAPTAIN
Clark, Jeremiah S.: Of New York. Enrolled and was mustered into service as Second Lieutenant of the 4th Independent Battery, New York Volunteers, on August 12th, 1863, at Washington, D.C., with rank from April 13th, 1863; transferred to Company L of the 1st New York Volunteer Engineer Regiment on December 12th, 1863; commanding the company from January 1st to April 22nd, 1864; on detached service from April 22nd, 1864; honorably discharged to accept a commission on May 22nd, 1864, at Hilton Head Island, South Carolina. Enrolled on May 23rd, 1864, at Hilton Head, South Carolina, for three years' service; mustered into service as First Lieutenant of Battery G of the 2nd Light Artillery Regiment, United States Colored Troops, on May 23rd, 1864, at Hilton Head, South Carolina; promoted to Captain on June 26th, 1864, to rank from June 8th, 1864; absent on a twenty-days leave of absence from August 4th, 1864, as a result of disability resulting from malarial fever; absent without leave from August 25th, 1864; returned to duty on September 10th, 1864; mustered out of service with the battery on August 12th, 1865, at Hilton Head, South Carolina. [Born ca. 1839; died on August 2nd, 1926, at Yonkers, New York.]
Sources - CSR, OARV, PR
FIRST LIEUTENANT
Clark, Jeremiah S.: May 23rd to June 8th, 1864 - Promoted to Captain
Gray, Jacob: Enrolled and was mustered into service as First Lieutenant of Battery G of the 2nd Light Artillery Regiment, United States Colored Troops, on May 24th, 1864, at Hilton Head, South Carolina, for three years' service; commanding the battery from August 5th to 17th, 1864; mustered out of service with the battery on August 12th, 1865, at Hilton Head, South Carolina. [Born ca. 1840.]
Sources - CSR, OARV
Meagher, Peter: Enrolled and was mustered into service as Second Lieutenant of Company K of the 21st Infantry Regiment, United States Colored Troops, on May 2nd, 1864, at Hilton Head, South Carolina, for three years' service; honorably discharged on May 2rd, 1864, at Hilton Head, South Carolina, to accept an appointment. Enrolled and was mustered into service as Second Lieutenant of Battery H of the 2nd Light Artillery Regiment, United States Colored Troops, on May 24th, 1864, at Hilton Head, South Carolina, for three years' service; detailed as the Acting Ordnance Officer in Beaufort, South Carolina, from June 15th, 1864, to July 1865; promoted to First Lieutenant of Battery G on June 20th, 1864, with rank from June 19th; commanding the battery from August 18th to September 10th, 1864; absent on a thirty-days leave of absence from May 29th, 1865, for the purpose of attending to personal business in Rock County, Wisconsin; absent without leave from June 29th, 1865, having overstayed his furlough; tendered his resignation, which was accepted, and he was honorably discharged from the service on July 7th, 1865. [Born ca. 1827; died on April 20th, 1903; buried at the National Cemetery in Arlington, Arlington County, Virginia.]
Sources - CSR, GS, OARV
SECOND LIEUTENANT
FIRST SERGEANT
Mitchell, William: Enlisted on April 18th, 1864, at Beaufort, South Carolina, for three years' service, at the time of his enlistment he was described as being 25 years of age, was 5 ft. 9 in. tall, of a black complexion, with black eyes, black hair, was employed as a waiter and was literate; mustered into service as a Private in a detachment of the regiment on May 16th, 1864, at Hilton Head, South Carolina; assigned to Battery G on May 24th, 1864; promoted to Sergeant on June 1st, 1864; promoted to First Sergeant on October 31st, 1864; mustered out of service with the battery on August 12th, 1865, at Hilton Head, South Carolina. [Born ca. 1839 in Beaufort, South Carolina.]
Sources - CSR
SERGEANT
Blandon (Branden), George: Enlisted on May 5th, 1864, at Hilton Head, South Carolina, for three years' service, at the time of his enlistment he was described as being 26 years of age, was 5 ft. 5 in. tall, of a black complexion, with black eyes, black hair, was employed as a laborer and was illiterate; mustered into service as a Private in a detachment of the regiment on May 16th, 1864, at Hilton Head, South Carolina; assigned to Battery G on May 24th, 1864; promoted to Sergeant on June 1st, 1864; under arrest in October 1864; reduced to the ranks on November 1st, 1864; mustered out of service with the battery on August 12th, 1865, at Hilton Head, South Carolina. [Born ca. 1838 in Baltimore, Maryland.]
Sources - CSR
Burrows, Newburn: Enlisted on May 6th, 1864, at Hilton Head, South Carolina, for three years' service, at the time of his enlistment he was described as being 45 years of age, was 5 ft. 7 1/2 in. tall, of a black complexion, with black eyes, black hair, was employed as a laborer and was illiterate; mustered into service as a Private in a detachment of the regiment on May 16th, 1864, at Hilton Head, South Carolina; assigned to Battery G on May 24th, 1864; promoted to Sergeant on June 1st, 1864; detailed to the recruiting service at Hilton Head, South Carolina, from August 1864 to February 1865; mustered out of service with the battery on August 12th, 1865, at Hilton Head, South Carolina. [Born ca. 1819 in Georgia.]
Sources - CSR
Chism, Scipio: Enlisted on April 17th, 1864, at Hilton Head, South Carolina, for three years' service, at the time of his enlistment he was described as being 26 years of age, was 5 ft. 6 in. tall, of a black complexion, with black eyes, black hair, was employed as a laborer and was illiterate; mustered into service as a Private in a detachment of the regiment on April 25th, 1864, at Hilton Head, South Carolina; assigned to Battery G on May 24th, 1864; promoted to Sergeant on June 1st, 1864; reduced to the ranks on November 1st, 1864; mustered out of service with the battery on August 12th, 1865, at Hilton Head, South Carolina. [Born ca. 1838 in South Carolina.]
Sources - CSR
Knight, Robert: Enlisted on April 20th, 1864, at Hilton Head, South Carolina, for three years' service, at the time of his enlistment he was described as being 21 years of age, was 5 ft. 5 in. tall, of a black complexion, with black eyes, black hair, was employed as a laborer and was illiterate; mustered into service as a Private in a detachment of the regiment on April 25th, 1864, at Hilton Head, South Carolina; assigned to Battery G on May 24th, 1864; promoted to Sergeant on June 1st, 1864; deserted prior to August 31st, 1864, from Hilton Head, South Carolina. [Born ca. 1843 in South Carolina.]
Sources - CSR
Polite, Amos: Enlisted and was mustered into service as a Private in Battery G on August 10th, 1864, at Hilton Head, South Carolina, at the time of his enlistment he was described as being 22 years of age, was 5 ft. 7 in. tall, of a black complexion, with black eyes, black hair, was employed as a farmer and was illiterate; promoted to Sergeant on September 1st, 1864; mustered out of service with the battery on August 12th, 1865, at Hilton Head, South Carolina. [Born ca. 1842 at St. Helena Island, South Carolina.]
Sources - CSR
Robinson, Peter: Enlisted on April 14th, 1864, at Beaufort, South Carolina, for three years' service, at the time of his enlistment he was described as being 19 years of age, was 5 ft. 4 1/2 in. tall, of a black complexion, with black eyes, black hair, was employed as a waiter and was illiterate; mustered into service as a Private in a detachment of the regiment on April 25th, 1864, at Hilton Head, South Carolina; assigned to Battery G on May 24th, 1864; promoted to Sergeant on June 1st, 1864; detailed to extra daily duty as the acting battery Quartermaster Sergeant from October 1864 to August 1865; mustered out of service with the battery on August 12th, 1865, at Hilton Head, South Carolina. [Born ca. 1845 in Beaufort, South Carolina.]
Sources - CSR
Spaulding, Samuel: Enlisted on April 15th, 1864, at Hilton Head, South Carolina, for three years' service, at the time of his enlistment he was described as being 23 years of age, was 5 ft. 7 in. tall, of a black complexion, with black eyes, black hair, was employed as a farmer and was illiterate; mustered into service as a Private in a detachment of the regiment on April 25th, 1864, at Hilton Head, South Carolina; assigned to Battery G on May 24th, 1864; promoted to Sergeant on June 1st, 1864; detailed to recruiting service at Hilton Head, South Carolina, from August to September 1864; mustered out of service with the battery on August 12th, 1865, at Hilton Head, South Carolina. [Born ca. 1841 in Darien, Georgia.]
Sources - CSR
Stuart, Robert: Enlisted on April 22nd, 1864, at Hilton Head, South Carolina, for three years' service, at the time of his enlistment he was described as being 45 years of age, was 5 ft. 5 in. tall, of a black complexion, with black eyes, black hair, was employed as a carpenter and was illiterate; mustered into service as a Private in a detachment of the regiment on April 25th, 1864, at Hilton Head, South Carolina; assigned to Battery G on May 24th, 1864; promoted to Corporal on June 1st, 1864; promoted to Sergeant on September 1st, 1864; mustered out of service with the battery on August 12th, 1865, at Hilton Head, South Carolina. [Born ca. 1824 in South Carolina.]
Sources - CSR
CORPORAL
Aiken, Joseph: Enlisted on April 16th, 1864, at Hilton Head, South Carolina, for three years' service, at the time of his enlistment he was described as being 30 years of age, was 5 ft. 8 in. tall, of a black complexion, with black hair, black eyes, was employed as a laborer and was illiterate; mustered into service as a Private in a detachment of the regiment on April 25th, 1864, at Hilton Head, South Carolina; assigned to Battery G on May 24th, 1864; promoted to Corporal on May 31st, 1864; placed under arrest per order of Brigadier General John P. Hatch on June 5th, 1864; in confinement at Beaufort, South Carolina, from June to August 1864; reduced to the rank of Private on September 1st (30th), 1864; mustered out of service with the battery on August 12th, 1865, at Hilton Head, South Carolina. [Born ca. 1834 in South Carolina.]
Sources - CSR
Austin, Benjamin: Enlisted on April 12th, 1864, at Hilton Head, South Carolina, for three years' service, at the time of his enlistment he was described as being 21 years of age, was 5 ft. 6 in. tall, of a black complexion, with black eyes, black hair, was employed as a laborer and was illiterate; mustered into service as a Private in a detachment of the regiment on April 30th, 1864, at Hilton Head, South Carolina; assigned to Battery G on May 24th, 1864; promoted to Corporal on May 31st, 1864; reduced to the ranks on August 4th, 1864; deserted on July 30th, 1864, from Hilton Head, South Carolina; surrendered himself on August 2nd, 1864; restored to duty on August 16th, 1864, without trial; mustered out of service with the battery on August 12th, 1865, at Hilton Head, South Carolina. [Born ca. 1843 in Charleston, South Carolina.]
Sources - CSR
Bailey, Francis (Frank): Enlisted on May 6th, 1864, at Hilton Head, South Carolina, for three years' service, at the time of his enlistment he was described as being 35 years of age, was 5 ft. 5 in. tall, of a black complexion, with black eyes, black hair, was employed as a laborer and was illiterate; mustered into service as a Private in a detachment of the regiment on May 16th, 1864, at Hilton Head, South Carolina; assigned to Battery G on May 24th, 1864; deserted on July 28th, 1864, from Hilton Head, South Carolina; surrendered himself on August 4th, 1864; restored to duty on August 16th, 1864, without trial; promoted to Corporal on February 1st, 1865; mustered out of service with the battery on August 12th, 1865, at Hilton Head, South Carolina. [Born ca. 1829 in South Carolina.]
Sources - CSR
Bryan, George: Enlisted on April 16th, 1864, at Hilton Head, South Carolina, for three years' service, at the time of his enlistment he was described as being 45 years of age, was 5 ft. 9 in. tall, of a black complexion, with black eyes, black hair, was employed as a laborer and was illiterate; mustered into service as a Private in a detachment of the regiment on April 25th, 1864, at Hilton Head, South Carolina; assigned to Battery G on May 24th, 1864; promoted to Corporal on June 1st, 1864; absent, sick, to October 26th, 1864; reduced to the ranks on October 31st, 1864; mustered out of service with the battery on August 12th, 1865, at Hilton Head, South Carolina. [Born ca. 1819 in South Carolina.]
Sources - CSR
Cooper, Mark: Enlisted on May 6th, 1864, at Hilton Head, South Carolina, for three years' service, at the time of his enlistment he was described as being 36 years of age, was 5 ft. 6 in. tall, of a black complexion, with black eyes, black hair, was employed as a laborer and was illiterate; mustered into service as a Private in a detachment of the regiment on May 16th, 1864, at Hilton Head, South Carolina; assigned to Battery G on May 16th, 1864; promoted to Corporal on February 1st, 1865; mustered out of service with the battery on August 12th, 1865, at Hilton Head, South Carolina. [Born ca. 1828 in Georgia.]
Sources - CSR
Frazier, Samuel: Enlisted on May 6th, 1864, at Hilton Head, South Carolina, for three years' service, at the time of his enlistment he was described as being 21 years of age, was 5 ft. 4 in. tall, of a black complexion, with black eyes, black hair, was employed as a laborer and was illiterate; mustered into service as a Private in a detachment of the regiment on May 16th, 1864, at Hilton Head, South Carolina; assigned to Battery G on May 24th, 1864; promoted to Corporal on June 1st, 1864; mustered out of service with the battery on August 12th, 1865, at Hilton Head, South Carolina. [Born ca. 1843 in South Carolina.]
Sources - CSR
Green, Christopher: Enlisted on April 18th, 1864, at Hilton Head, South Carolina, for three years' service, at the time of his enlistment he was described as being 21 years of age, was 5 ft. 5 1/2 in. tall, of a black complexion, with black eyes, black hair, was employed as a laborer and was illiterate; mustered into service as a Private in a detachment of the regiment on April 25th, 1864, at Hilton Head, South Carolina; assigned to Battery G on May 24th, 1864; promoted to Corporal on June 1st, 1864; absent without leave, reported to be home sick, from June 12th to November 10th, 1864; reduced to the ranks in December 1864; accidentally wounded on April 1st, 1865, while on guard duty at Beaufort, South Carolina; admitted to the Post Hospital at Beaufort, South Carolina, on April 1st, 1865, suffering from an accidental gunshot wound, “fracture of the left ulna…necessitating amputation of the lower third of the left fore-arm;” discharged due to disability (amputation of left fore-arm) on June 5th, 1865, from the Hospital in Beaufort, South Carolina. [Born ca. 1843 in South Carolina.]
Sources - CSR
Jenkins, Bob: Enlisted on April 19th, 1864, at Hilton Head, South Carolina, for three years' service, at the time of his enlistment he was described as being 26 years of age, was 5 ft. 7 in. tall, of a black complexion, with black eyes, black hair, was employed as a laborer and was illiterate; mustered into service as a Private in a detachment of the regiment on April 25th, 1864, at Hilton Head, South Carolina; assigned to Battery G on May 24th, 1864; promoted to Corporal on June 1st, 1864; mustered out of service with the battery on August 12th, 1865, at Hilton Head, South Carolina. [Born ca. 1838 in South Carolina.]
Sources - CSR
Jones, William: Enlisted on April 20th, 1864, at Hilton Head, South Carolina, for three years' service, at the time of his enlistment he was described as being 20 years of age, was 5 ft. 6 in. tall, of a black complexion, with black eyes, black hair, was employed as a laborer and was illiterate; mustered into service as a Private in a detachment of the regiment on April 25th, 1864, at Hilton Head, South Carolina; assigned to Battery G on May 24th, 1864; promoted to Corporal on September 1st, 1864; mustered out of service with the battery on August 12th, 1865, at Hilton Head, South Carolina. [Born ca. 1844 in South Carolina.]
Sources - CSR
Priley, Ansil: Enlisted on April 21st, 1864, at Hilton Head, South Carolina, for three years' service, at the time of his enlistment he was described as being 27 years of age, was 5 ft. 11 in. tall, of a black complexion, with black eyes, black hair, was employed as a laborer and was illiterate; mustered into service as a Private in a detachment of the regiment on April 25th, 1864, at Hilton Head, South Carolina; assigned to Battery G on May 24th, 1864; promoted to Corporal on June 1st, 1864; deserted prior to August 31st, 1864, from Hilton Head, South Carolina. [Born ca. 1837 in South Carolina.]
Sources - CSR
Robinson, John: Enlisted on April 13th, 1864, at Hilton Head, South Carolina, for three years' service, at the time of his enlistment he was described as being 40 years of age, was 5 ft. 7 in. tall, of a black complexion, with black eyes, black hair, was employed as a laborer and was illiterate; mustered into service as a Private in a detachment of the regiment on April 25th, 1864, at Hilton Head, South Carolina; assigned to Battery G on May 24th, 1864; promoted to Corporal on September 1st, 1864; mustered out of service with the battery on August 12th, 1865, at Hilton Head, South Carolina. [Born ca. 1824 in South Carolina.]
Sources - CSR
Smith, Scipio: Enlisted on April 21st, 1864, at Hilton Head, South Carolina, for three years' service, at the time of his enlistment he was described as being 23 years of age, was 5 ft. 8 in. tall, of a black complexion, with black eyes, black hair, was employed as a laborer and was illiterate; mustered into service as a Private in a detachment of the regiment on April 25th, 1864, at Hilton Head, South Carolina; assigned to Battery G on May 24th, 1864; promoted to Corporal on June 1st, 1864; deserted prior to August 31st, 1864, from Hilton Head, South Carolina. [Born ca. 1841 in South Carolina.]
Sources - CSR
Taylor, Charles: Enlisted on April 27th, 1864, at Hilton Head, South Carolina, for three years' service, at the time of his enlistment he was described as being 30 years of age, was 5 ft. 6 in. tall, of a black complexion, with black eyes, black hair, was employed as a laborer and was illiterate; mustered into service as a Private in a detachment of the regiment on April 30th, 1864, at Hilton Head, South Carolina; assigned to Battery G on May 24th, 1864; deserted on August 1st, 1864, from Hilton Head, South Carolina, this was later changed to absent without leave; surrendered himself on August 25th, 1864, at Hilton Head, South Carolina, and was restored to duty; promoted to Corporal on February 1st, 1864; mustered out of service with the battery on August 12th, 1865, at Hilton Head, South Carolina. [Born ca. 1834 in Richmond, Virginia.]
Sources - CSR
White, Richard: Enlisted on April 23rd, 1864, at Hilton Head, South Carolina, for three years' service, at the time of his enlistment he was described as being 24 years of age, was 5 ft. 4 1/2 in. tall, of a black complexion, with black eyes, black hair, was employed as a laborer and was illiterate; mustered into service as a Private in a detachment of the regiment on April 25th, 1864, at Hilton Head, South Carolina; assigned to Battery G on May 24th, 1864; promoted to Corporal on June 1st, 1864; detailed to the recruiting service at Hilton Head, South Carolina, from October 1864 to February 1865; mustered out of service with the battery on August 12th, 1865, at Hilton Head, South Carolina. [Born ca. 1840 in South Carolina.]
Sources - CSR
ARTIFICER
Norman, Cesar: Enlisted on May 6th, 1864, at Hilton Head, South Carolina, for three years' service, at the time of his enlistment he was described as being 39 years of age, was 5 ft. 9 in. tall, of a black complexion, with black eyes, black hair, was employed as a carpenter and was illiterate; mustered into service as a Private in a detachment of the regiment on May 16th, 1864, at Hilton Head, South Carolina; assigned to Battery G on May 24th, 1864; promoted to Artificer on June 1st, 1864; deserted prior to August 31st, 1864, from Hilton Head, South Carolina. [Born ca. 1825 in Georgia.]
Sources - CSR
MUSICIAN (BUGLER)
Duffy, Friday: Enlisted on April 17th, 1864, at Hilton Head, South Carolina, for three years' service, at the time of his enlistment he was described as being 20 years of age, was 5 ft. 2 1/2 in. tall, of a black complexion, with black eyes, black hair, was employed as a laborer and was illiterate; mustered into service as a Private in a detachment of the regiment on April 25th, 1864, at Hilton Head, South Carolina; assigned to Battery G on May 24th, 1864; promoted to Musician (Bugler) on June 1st, 1864; mustered out of service with the battery on August 12th, 1865, at Hilton Head, South Carolina. [Born ca. 1844 in South Carolina.]
Sources - CSR
Washington, Jacob: Enlisted on April 13th, 1864, at Hilton Head, South Carolina, for three years' service, at the time of his enlistment he was described as being 39 years of age, was 5 ft. 8 in. tall, of a black complexion, with black eyes, black hair, was employed as a laborer and was illiterate; mustered into service as a Private in a detachment of the regiment on April 25th, 1864, at Hilton Head, South Carolina; assigned to Battery G on May 24th, 1864; promoted to Musician (Bugler) on June 1st, 1864; deserted prior to August 31st, 1864, from Hilton Head, South Carolina; surrendered himself on September 1st, 1864, and was held in confinement at the Provost Guard house at Hilton Head, South Carolina; reduced to the ranks on October 1st, 1864; mustered out of service with the battery on August 12th, 1865, at Hilton Head, South Carolina. [Born ca. 1825 in South Carolina.]
Sources - CSR
Washington, Richard: Enlisted on February 13th, 1865, at Beaufort, South Carolina, for three years' service, at the time of his enlistment he was described as being 18 years of age, was 5 ft. 4 1/2 in. tall, of a black complexion, with black eyes, black hair, was employed as a laborer and was illiterate; mustered into service as a Private in Battery G on February 15th, 1865, at Hilton Head, South Carolina; promoted to Musician (Bugler) on March 1st, 1865; mustered out of service with the battery on August 12th, 1865, at Hilton Head, South Carolina. [Born ca. 1847 in Beaufort, South Carolina; died on April 1st, 1908; buried at the National Cemetery in Beaufort, Beaufort County, South Carolina.]
Sources - CSR, GS
PRIVATE
Able, John: Enlisted on February 11th, 1865, at Beaufort, South Carolina, for three years' service, at the time of his enlistment he was described as being 28 years of age, was 5 ft. 7 in. tall, of a black complexion with black eyes, black hair, was employed as a laborer, and was illiterate; mustered into service as a Private in Battery G on February 15th, 1865, at Hilton Head, South Carolina; mustered out of service with the battery on August 12th, 1865, at Hilton Head, South Carolina. [Born ca. 1837 in Georgia.]
Sources - CSR
Aiken, George: Enlisted on April 19th, 1864, at Hilton Head, South Carolina, for three years' service, at the time of his enlistment he was described as being 40 years of age, was 5 ft. 7 1/2 in. tall, of a black complexion, with black eyes, black hair, was employed as a laborer and was illiterate; mustered into service as a Private in a detachment of the regiment on April 30th, 1864, at Hilton Head, South Carolina; assigned to Battery G on May 24th, 1864; absent without leave from July 15th to August 10th, 1864; admitted to the Post Hospital at Beaufort, South Carolina, on December 21st, 1864; transferred to the 2nd Division (Colored) of the General Hospital (New) at Beaufort, South Carolina, on January 20th, 1865; discharged due to disability on June 16th, 1865, at the General Hospital in Beaufort, South Carolina. [Born ca. 1824 in South Carolina.]
Sources - CSR
Alexander, William: Enlisted on January 18th, 1865, at Beaufort, South Carolina, for three years' service, at the time of his enlistment he was described as being 21 years of age, was 5 ft. 10 in. tall, of a black complexion, with black eyes, black hair, was employed as a farmer and was illiterate; mustered into service as a Private in Battery G on January 31st, 1865, at Hilton Head, South Carolina; mustered out of service with the battery on August 12th, 1865, at Hilton Head, South Carolina. [Born ca. 1844 in Athens, Tennessee.]
Sources - CSR
Alston, Derry: Enlisted on April 16th, 1864, at Hilton Head, South Carolina, for three years' service, at the time of his enlistment he was described as being 31 years of age, was 5 ft. 6 in. tall, of a black complexion, with black eyes, black hair, was employed as a blacksmith and was illiterate; mustered into service as a Private in a detachment of the regiment on April 30th, 1864, at Hilton Head, South Carolina; assigned to Battery G on May 24th, 1864; deserted prior to June 30th, 1864, from Hilton Head, South Carolina. [Born ca. 1833 in South Carolina.]
Sources - CSR
Alston, Ned: Enlisted on April 16th, 1864, at Hilton Head, South Carolina, for three years' service, at the time of his enlistment he was described as being 45 years of age, was 5 ft. 7 in. tall, of a black complexion, with black eyes, black hair, was employed as a laborer and was illiterate; mustered into service as a Private in a detachment of the regiment on April 30th, 1864, at Hilton Head, South Carolina; assigned to Battery G on May 24th, 1864; absent, sick at the General Hospital in Beaufort, South Carolina, from October 1st, 1864; returned to duty prior to December 1864; mustered out of service with the battery on August 12th, 1865, at Hilton Head, South Carolina. [Born ca. 1819 in South Carolina.]
Sources - CSR
Banks, Reuben: Enlisted on February 17th, 1865, at Beaufort, South Carolina, for three years' service, at the time of his enlistment he was described as being 32 years of age, was 5 ft. 8 in. tall, of a black complexion, with black eyes, black hair, was employed as a laborer and was illiterate; mustered into service as a Private in Battery G on March 9th, 1865, at Hilton Head, South Carolina; mustered out of service with the battery on August 12th, 1865, at Hilton Head, South Carolina. [Born ca. 1833 in Georgia.]
Sources - CSR
Barnet, Charles: Enlisted on April 16th, 1864, at Hilton Head, South Carolina, three years' service, at the time of his enlistment he was described as being 28 years of age, was 5 ft. 1 in. tall, of a black complexion, with black eyes, black hair, was employed as a laborer and was illiterate; mustered into service as a Private in a detachment of the regiment on April 25th, 1864, at Hilton Head, South Carolina; assigned to Battery G on May 24th, 1864; mustered out of service with the battery on August 12th, 1865, at Hilton Head, South Carolina. [Born ca. 1836 in Virginia.]
Sources - CSR
Barnet, Stephen: Enlisted on April 27th, 1864, at Hilton Head, South Carolina, for three years' service, at the time of his enlistment he was described as being 40 years of age, was 5 ft. 3 in. tall, of a black complexion, with black eyes, black hair, was employed as a laborer and was illiterate; mustered into service as a Private in a detachment of the regiment on April 30th, 1864, at Hilton Head, South Carolina; assigned to Battery G on May 24th, 1864; deserted on August 19th, 1864, from Hilton Head, South Carolina. [Born ca. 1824 in Savannah, Georgia.]
Sources - CSR
Baynard, Rufus: Enlisted on April 16th, 1864, at Hilton Head, South Carolina, for three years' service, at the time of his enlistment he was described as being 18 years of age, was 5 ft. 5 in. tall, of a black complexion, with black eyes, black hair, was employed as a laborer and was illiterate; mustered into service as a Private in a detachment of the regiment on April 25th, 1864, at Hilton Head, South Carolina; assigned to Battery G on May 24th, 1864; deserted on July 29th, 1864, from Hilton Head, South Carolina; surrendered himself on August 9th, 1864; restored to duty on August 16th, 1864, without trial; admitted to the Post Hospital in Beaufort, South Carolina, on April 8th, 1865, suffering from a “fracture of the left clavicle, of five weeks standing and partial ancheloir of the left shoulder joint resulting from a fall while in artillery camp;” transferred to the General Hospital in Beaufort, South Carolina, on May 20th, 1865; discharged due to disability, “partial loss of motion of left shoulder joint, and impairment of use of left arm, from an injury accidentally received since entering service,” on June 5th, 1865, at Beaufort, South Carolina. [Born ca. 1846 in South Carolina.]
Sources - CSR
Bevins (Bevens), Henry: Enlisted on February 16th, 1865, at Beaufort, South Carolina, for three years' service, at the time of his enlistment he was described as being 21 years of age, was 5 ft. 6 in. tall, of a black complexion, with black eyes, black hair, was employed as a laborer and was illiterate; mustered into service as a Private in Battery G on February 17th, 1865, at Hilton Head, South Carolina; admitted to the Small Pox Hospital in Beaufort, South Carolina, on April 25th, 1865; died of disease (small pox) on May 24th, 1865, at the Small Pox Hospital in Beaufort, South Carolina. [Born ca. 1843 in Georgia; died on May 24th, 1865, at Beaufort, South Carolina; buried at the National Cemetery in Beaufort, Beaufort County, South Carolina.]
Sources - CSR, GS
Binyard, Carolina: Enlisted on April 16th, 1864, at Hilton Head, South Carolina, for three years' service, at the time of his enlistment he was described as being 45 years of age, was 5 ft. 5 in. tall, of a black complexion, with black eyes, black hair, was employed as a laborer and was illiterate; mustered into service as a Private in a detachment of the regiment on April 25th, 1864, at Hilton Head, South Carolina; assigned to Battery G on May 24th, 1864; absent, sick, in October 1864; absent, sick, in April 1865; mustered out of service with the battery on August 12th, 1865, at Hilton Head, South Carolina. [Born ca. 1819 in South Carolina.]
Sources - CSR
Blair, Schuyler: Enlisted on February 10th, 1865, at Beaufort, South Carolina, for three years' service, at the time of his enlistment he was described as being 25 years of age, was 5 ft. 4 1/2 in. tall, of a black complexion, with black eyes, black hair, was employed as a laborer and was illiterate; mustered into service as a Private in Battery G on February 15th, 1865, at Hilton Head, South Carolina; mustered out of service with the battery on August 12th, 1865, at Hilton Head, South Carolina. [Born ca. 1840 in Richmond, Virginia.]
Sources - CSR
Blake, Joseph: Enlisted on April 16th, 1864, at Hilton Head, South Carolina, for three years' service, at the time of his enlistment he was described as being 18 years of age, was 5 ft. 6 1/2 in. tall, of a black complexion, with black eyes, black hair, was employed as a laborer and was illiterate; mustered into service as a Private in a detachment of the regiment on April 25th, 1864, at Hilton Head, South Carolina; assigned to Battery G on May 24th, 1864; deserted on August 19th, 1864, from Hilton Head, South Carolina. [Born ca. 1846 in South Carolina.]
Sources - CSR
Blake, Samuel: Enlisted on April 25th, 1864, at Hilton Head, South Carolina, for three years' service, at the time of his enlistment he was described as being 38 years of age, was 5 ft. 5 in. tall, of a black complexion, with black eyes, black hair, was employed as a laborer and was illiterate; mustered into service as a Private in a detachment of the regiment on April 25th, 1864, at Hilton Head, South Carolina; assigned to Battery G on May 24th, 1864; deserted on July 15th, 1864, from Hilton Head, South Carolina; surrendered himself on July 31st, 1864; restored to duty on August 16th, 1864, without trial; absent, sick at Beaufort, South Carolina, from February 23rd, 1864; died of disease (small pox) on February 24th, 1865, at the Small Pox Hospital in Beaufort, South Carolina [Born ca. 1826 in Santee, South Carolina; died on February 24th, 1865, at Beaufort, South Carolina.]
Sources - CSR
Boswell, Giles: Enlisted on February 16th, 1865, at Beaufort, South Carolina, for three years' service, at the time of his enlistment he was described as being 25 years of age, was 5 ft. 7 in. tall, of a black complexion, with black eyes, black hair, was employed as a laborer and was illiterate; mustered into service as a Private in Battery G on February 17th, 1865, at Hilton Head, South Carolina; discharged due to disability on June 8th, 1865, at Beaufort, South Carolina. [Born ca. 1840 in North Carolina.]
Sources - CSR
Bowles, Samuel: Enlisted on April 29th, 1864, at Hilton Head, South Carolina, for three years' service, at the time of his enlistment he was described as being 27 years of age, was 5 ft. 4 in. tall, of a black complexion, with black eyes, black hair, was employed as a laborer and was illiterate; mustered into service as a Private in a detachment of the regiment on April 30th, 1864, at Hilton Head, South Carolina; assigned to Battery G on May 24th, 1864; deserted prior to June 30th, 1864, from Hilton Head, South Carolina. [Born ca. 1837 in South Carolina.]
Sources - CSR
Brinnard (Bunnard, Burnard), Frank: Enlisted on April 16th, 1864, at Hilton Head, South Carolina, for three years' service, at the time of his enlistment he was described as being 33 years of age, was 5 ft. 6 in. tall, of a black complexion, with black eyes, black hair, was employed as a laborer and was illiterate; mustered into service as a Private in a detachment of the regiment on April 25th, 1864, at Hilton Head, South Carolina; assigned to Battery G on May 24th, 1864; deserted prior to June 30th, 1864, from Hilton Head, South Carolina. [Born ca. 1831 in South Carolina.]
Sources - CSR
Brown, Dublin: Enlisted on April 16th, 1864, at Hilton Head, South Carolina, for three years' service, at the time of his enlistment he was described as being 45 years of age, was 5 ft. 6 in. tall, of a black complexion, with black eyes, black hair, was employed as a laborer and was illiterate; mustered into service as a Private in a detachment of the regiment on April 25th, 1864, at Hilton Head, South Carolina; assigned to Battery G on May 24th, 1864; deserted on July 12th, 1864, from Hilton Head, South Carolina; apprehended on August 4th, 1864; held in confinement at Hilton Head, South Carolina, from August 4th to October 26th, 1864; restored to duty on October 26th, 1864; mustered out of service with the battery on August 12th, 1865, at Hilton Head, South Carolina. [Born ca. 1819 in Georgia.]
Sources - CSR
Brown, Jack: Enlisted on May 5th, 1864, at Hilton Head, South Carolina, for three years' service, at the time of his enlistment he was described as being 22 years of age, was 5 ft. 7 1/2 in. tall, of a black complexion, with black eyes, black hair, was employed as a laborer and was illiterate; mustered into service as a Private in a detachment of the regiment on May 16th, 1864, at Hilton Head, South Carolina; assigned to Battery G on May 24th, 1864; deserted on July 24th, 1864, from Hilton Head, South Carolina, later amended to show that he was absent without leave from July 24th to November 10th, 1864; returned from desertion on November 20th, 1864; mustered out of service with the battery on August 12th, 1865, at Hilton Head, South Carolina. [Born ca. 1842 in South Carolina.]
Sources - CSR
Brown, Jacob (1): Enlisted on April 16th, 1864, at Hilton Head, South Carolina, for three years' service, at the time of his enlistment he was described as being 25 years of age, was 5 ft. 6 in. tall, of a black complexion, with black eyes, black hair, was employed as a laborer and was illiterate; mustered into service as a Private in a detachment of the regiment on April 25th, 1864, at Hilton Head, South Carolina; assigned to Battery G on May 24th, 1864; absent, in confinement at the Provost Guard House at Hilton Head, South Carolina, from June 5th, 1864; returned to duty prior to July 1864; mustered out of service with the battery on August 12th, 1865, at Hilton Head, South Carolina. [Born ca. 1839 in South Carolina.]
Sources - CSR
Brown, Jacob (2): Enlisted on May 6th, 1864, at Hilton Head, South Carolina, for three years' service, at the time of his enlistment he was described as being 40 years of age, was 5 ft. 5 in. tall, of a black complexion, with black eyes, black hair, was employed as a laborer and was illiterate; mustered into service as a Private in a detachment of the regiment on May 16th, 1864, at Hilton Head, South Carolina; assigned to Battery G on May 24th, 1864; deserted on August 19th, 1864, from Hilton Head, South Carolina. [Born ca. 1824 in South Carolina.]
Sources - CSR
Brown, John: Enlisted on April 17th, 1864, at Hilton Head, South Carolina, for three years' service, at the time of his enlistment he was described as being 30 years of age, was 5 ft. 6 in. tall, of a black complexion, with black eyes, black hair, was employed as a blacksmith and was illiterate; mustered into service as a Private in a detachment of the regiment on April 25th, 1864, at Hilton Head, South Carolina; assigned to Battery G on May 24th, 1864; deserted on August 19th, 1864, from Hilton Head, South Carolina, this was later amended to show absent without leave from August 19th to December 12th, 1864; returned from deserted on December 12th, 1864; mustered out of service with the battery on August 12th, 1865, at Hilton Head, South Carolina. [Born ca. 1834 in South Carolina.]
Sources - CSR
Bryan, Alfred: Enlisted on February 23rd, 1865, at Beaufort, South Carolina, for three years' service, at the time of his enlistment he was described as being 24 years of age, was 5 ft. 7 in. tall, of a black complexion, with black eyes, black hair, was employed as a laborer and was illiterate; mustered into service as a Private in Battery G on March 9th, 1865, at Hilton Head, South Carolina; mustered out of service with the battery on August 12th, 1865, at Hilton Head, South Carolina. [Born ca. 1841 in South Carolina.]
Sources - CSR
Burns, Levander: Enlisted on February 11th, 1865, at Beaufort, South Carolina, for three years' service, at the time of his enlistment he was described as being 30 years of age, was 5 ft. 7 in. tall, of a black complexion, with black eyes, black hair, was employed as a laborer and was illiterate; mustered into service as a Private in Battery G on February 15th, 1865, at Hilton Head, South Carolina; admitted to the Small Pox Hospital in Beaufort, South Carolina, on February 24th, 1865; died of disease (small pox) on March 7th 1865, at the Small Pox Hospital in Beaufort, South Carolina. [Born ca. 1835 in Georgia; died on March 7th, 1865, at Beaufort, South Carolina.]
Sources - CSR
Calhoun, John C.: Enlisted on January 18th, 1865, at Beaufort, South Carolina, for three years' service, at the time of his enlistment he was described as being 21 years of age, was 6 ft. tall, of a black complexion, with black eyes, black hair, was employed as a farmer and was illiterate; mustered into service as a Private in Battery G on January 31st, 1865, at Hilton Head, South Carolina; absent, sick, in April 1865; mustered out of service with the battery on August 12th, 1865, at Hilton Head, South Carolina. [Born ca. 1844 in Washington, Mississippi.]
Sources - CSR
Chism, March: Enlisted on April 17th, 1864, at Hilton Head, South Carolina, for three years' service, at the time of his enlistment he was described as being 28 years of age, was 5 ft. 6 in. tall, of a black complexion, with black eyes, black hair, was employed as a laborer and was illiterate; mustered into service as a Private in a detachment of the regiment on April 25th, 1864, at Hilton Head, South Carolina; assigned to Battery G on May 24th, 1864; absent, sick at General Hospital in Beaufort, South Carolina, from May 27th, 1864; no further record, was reported at the time of the battery being mustered out of service as “whereabouts unknown.” [Born ca. 1836 in South Carolina.]
Sources - CSR
Christopher, William: Enlisted on February 17th, 1865, at Beaufort, South Carolina, for three years' service, at the time of his enlistment he was described as being 22 years of age, was 5 ft. 6 in. tall, of a black complexion, with black eyes, black hair, was employed as a laborer and was illiterate; mustered into service as a Private in Battery G on March 9th, 1865, at Hilton Head, South Carolina; mustered out of service with the battery on August 12th, 1865, at Hilton Head, South Carolina. [Born ca. 1843 in South Carolina.]
Sources - CSR
Clay, James: Enlisted on February 10th, 1865, at Beaufort, South Carolina, for three years' service, at the time of his enlistment he was described as being 19 years of age, was 5 ft. 9 in. tall, of a black complexion, with black eyes, black hair, was employed as a laborer and was illiterate; mustered into service as a Private in Battery G on February 15th, 1865, at Hilton Head, South Carolina; mustered out of service with the battery on August 12th, 1865, at Hilton Head, South Carolina. [Born ca. 1846 in Richmond, Virginia.]
Sources - CSR
Cohen, Isaac: Enlisted on April 16th, 1864, at Hilton Head, South Carolina, for three years' service, at the time of his enlistment he was described as being 35 years of age, was 5 ft. 3 in. tall, of a black complexion, with black eyes, black hair, was employed as a carpenter and was illiterate; mustered into service as a Private in a detachment of the regiment on April 25th, 1864, at Hilton Head, South Carolina; assigned to Battery G on May 24th, 1864; absent, in confinement at the Provost Guard House in Hilton Head, South Carolina, from June 5th to August 1864; mustered out of service with the battery on August 12th, 1865, at Hilton Head, South Carolina. [Born ca. 1829 in South Carolina.]
Sources - CSR
Colkirk, April: Enlisted on April 17th, 1864, at Hilton Head, South Carolina, for three years' service, at the time of his enlistment he was described as being 25 years of age, was 5 ft. 6 in. tall, of a black complexion, with black eyes, black hair, was employed as a laborer and was illiterate; mustered into service as a Private in a detachment of the regiment on April 25th, 1864, at Hilton Head, South Carolina; assigned to Battery G on May 24th, 1864; deserted on August 19th, 1864, from Hilton Head, South Carolina, this was later amended to absent without leave from August 19th, 1864, to February 11th, 1865; surrendered himself on February 11th, 1865, and was restored to duty; mustered out of service with the battery on August 12th, 1865, at Hilton Head, South Carolina. [Born ca. 1839 in South Carolina.]
Sources - CSR
Crittenden, George: Enlisted on February 17th, 1865, at Beaufort, South Carolina, for three years' service, at the time of his enlistment he was described as being 19 years of age, was 5 ft. 4 1/2 in. tall, of a black complexion, with black eyes, black hair, was employed as a laborer and was illiterate; mustered into service as a Private in Battery G on March 9th, 1865, at Hilton Head, South Carolina; mustered out of service with the battery on August 12th, 1865, at Hilton Head, South Carolina. [Born ca. 1846 in Georgia.]
Sources - CSR
Davis, Samuel: Enlisted on January 18th, 1865, at Beaufort, South Carolina, for three years' service, at the time of his enlistment he was described as being 33 years of age, was 5 ft. 9 in. tall, of a black complexion, with black eyes, black hair, was employed as a cook and was illiterate; mustered into service as a Private in Battery G on January 31st, 1865, at Hilton Head, South Carolina; mustered out of service with the battery on August 12th, 1865, at Hilton Head, South Carolina. [Born ca. 1832 in Richmond, Virginia.]
Sources - CSR
Davoe (Duvoe, Duroe), John: Enlisted on February 10th, 1865, at Beaufort, South Carolina, for three years' service, at the time of his enlistment he was described as being 27 years of age, was 5 ft. 6 in. tall, of a black complexion, with black eyes, black hair, was employed as a carpenter and was illiterate; mustered into service as a Private in Battery G on February 15th, 1865, at Hilton Head, South Carolina; mustered out of service with the battery on August 12th, 1865, at Hilton Head, South Carolina. [Born ca. 1838 in South Carolina; died on January 14th, 1903; buried at the National Cemetery in Beaufort, Beaufort County, South Carolina.]
Sources - CSR, GS
Dooberry, Richard: Enlisted on February 14th, 1865, at Beaufort, South Carolina, for three years' service, at the time of his enlistment he was described as being 19 years of age, was 5 ft. 7 in. tall, of a black complexion, with black eyes, black hair, was employed as a waiter and was illiterate; mustered into service as a Private in Battery G on February 15th, 1865, at Hilton Head, South Carolina; mustered out of service with the battery on August 12th, 1865, at Hilton Head, South Carolina. [Born ca. 1846 in Alabama.]
Sources - CSR
Drayton, David: Enlisted on April 29th, 1864, at Hilton Head, South Carolina, for three years' service, at the time of his enlistment he was described as being 25 years of age, was 5 ft. 7 in. tall, of a black complexion, with black eyes, black hair, was employed as a laborer and was illiterate; mustered into service as a Private in a detachment of the regiment on April 30th, 1864, at Hilton Head, South Carolina; assigned to Battery G on May 24th, 1864; deserted on August 19th, 1864, from Hilton Head, South Carolina. [Born ca. 1839 in South Carolina.]
Sources - CSR
Drayton, Fred: Enlisted on May 6th, 1864, at Hilton Head, South Carolina, for three years' service, at the time of his enlistment he was described as being 21 years of age, was 5 ft. 5 in. tall, of a black complexion, with black eyes, black hair, was employed as a laborer and was illiterate; mustered into service as a Private in a detachment of the regiment on May 16th, 1864, at Hilton Head, South Carolina; assigned to Battery G on May 24th, 1864; mustered out of service with the battery on August 12th, 1865, at Hilton Head, South Carolina. [Born ca. 1843 in South Carolina.]
Sources - CSR
Drayton, Jack: Enlisted on April 17th, 1864, at Hilton Head, South Carolina, for three years' service, at the time of his enlistment he was described as being 30 years of age, was 5 ft. 3 in. tall, of a black complexion, with black eyes, black hair, was employed as a laborer and was illiterate; mustered into service as a Private in a detachment of the regiment on April 25th, 1864, at Hilton Head, South Carolina; assigned to Battery G on May 24th, 1864; deserted prior to August 31st, 1864, from Hilton Head, South Carolina. [Born ca. 1834 in South Carolina.]
Sources - CSR
Drayton, Samuel: Enlisted on May 6th, 1864, at Hilton Head, South Carolina, for three years' service, at the time of his enlistment he was described as being 30 years of age, was 5 ft. 8 1/2 in. tall, of a black complexion, with black eyes, black hair, was employed as a laborer and was illiterate; mustered into service as a Private in a detachment of the regiment on May 16th, 1864, at Hilton Head, South Carolina; assigned to Battery G on May 24th, 1864; admitted to the 2nd Division (Colored) of the General Hospital at Beaufort, South Carolina, on June 5th, 1865, suffering from chronic rheumatism; discharged due to disability on June 16th, 1865, at Beaufort, South Carolina. [Born ca. 1834 in Hilton Head, South Carolina.]
Sources - CSR
Duvall, Samuel: Enlisted on April 13th, 1864, at Hilton Head, South Carolina, for three years' service, at the time of his enlistment he was described as being 45 years of age, was 5 ft. 8 in. tall, of a black complexion, with black eyes, black hair, was employed as a carpenter and was illiterate; mustered into service as a Private in a detachment of the regiment on April 25th, 1864, at Hilton Head, South Carolina; assigned to Battery G on May 24th, 1864; admitted to the General Hospital in Beaufort, South Carolina, on September 4th, 1864; discharged due to disability on June 8th, 1865, at Beaufort, South Carolina. [Born ca. 1819 in South Carolina.]
Sources - CSR
Edwards, Colin (Collins): Enlisted on May 6th, 1864, at Hilton Head, South Carolina, for three years' service, at the time of his enlistment he was described as being 45 years of age, was 5ft. 9 1/2 in. tall, of a black complexion, with black eyes, black hair, was employed as a laborer and was illiterate; mustered into service as a Private in a detachment of the regiment on May 16th, 1864, at Hilton Head, South Carolina; assigned to Battery G on May 24th, 1864; deserted prior to June 30th, 1864, from Hilton Head, South Carolina. [Born ca. 1819 in South Carolina.]
Sources - CSR
Fiall (Frall), John: Enlisted on May 6th, 1864, at Hilton Head, South Carolina, for three years' service, at the time of his enlistment he was described as being 32 years of age, was 5 ft. 7 in. tall, of a black complexion, with black eyes, black hair, was employed as a laborer and was illiterate; mustered into service as a Private in a detachment of the regiment on May 16th, 1864, at Hilton Head, South Carolina; assigned to Battery G on May 24th, 1864; deserted on August 19th, 1864, from Hilton Head, South Carolina; surrendered himself on December 17th, 1864, and returned to duty; mustered out of service with the battery on August 12th, 1865, at Hilton Head, South Carolina. [Born ca. 1832 in South Carolina.]
Sources - CSR
Fishburn (Fishbun), Warly: Enlisted on April 25th, 1864, at Hilton Head, South Carolina, for three years' service, at the time of his enlistment he was described as being 35 years of age, was 5 ft. 7 in. tall, of a black complexion, with black eyes, black hair, was employed as a laborer and was illiterate; mustered into service as a Private in a detachment of the regiment on April 25th, 1864, at Hilton Head, South Carolina; assigned to Battery G on May 24th, 1864; deserted prior to June 30th, 1864, from Hilton Head, South Carolina. [Born ca. 1829 in South Carolina.]
Sources - CSR
Flood, James: Enlisted on April 18th, 1864, at Hilton Head, South Carolina, for three years' service, at the time of his enlistment he was described as being 45 years of age, was 5 ft. 5 in. tall, of a black complexion, with black eyes, black hair, was employed as a laborer and was illiterate; mustered into service as a Private in a detachment of the regiment on April 25th, 1864, at Hilton Head, South Carolina; assigned to Battery G on May 24th, 1864; absent, sick in hospital at Beaufort, South Carolina, from January 29th, 1865; died of disease (small pox and syphilis) on February 8th, 1865, at the hospital in Beaufort, South Carolina. [Born ca. 1819 in South Carolina; died on February 8th, 1865, at Beaufort, South Carolina; buried at the National Cemetery in Beaufort, Beaufort County, South Carolina.]
Sources - CSR, GS
Ford, Charles: Enlisted on May 6th, 1864, at Hilton Head, South Carolina, for three years' service, at the time of his enlistment he was described as being 39 years of age, was 5 ft. 2 1/2 in. tall, of a black complexion, with black eyes, black hair, was employed as a laborer and was illiterate; mustered into service as a Private in a detachment of the regiment on May 16th, 1864, at Hilton Head, South Carolina; assigned to Battery G on May 24th, 1864; deserted on August 19th, 1864, from Hilton Head, South Carolina; returned from desertion on December 30th, 1864, and restored to duty; mustered out of service with the battery on August 12th, 1865, at Hilton Head, South Carolina. [Born ca. 1825 in South Carolina.]
Sources - CSR
Frazier, John: Enlisted on February 9th, 1865, at Beaufort, South Carolina, for three years' service, at the time of his enlistment he was described as being 28 years of age, was 5 ft. 5 in. tall, of a black complexion, with black eyes, black hair, was employed as a laborer and was illiterate; mustered into service as a Private in Battery G on February 15th, 1865, at Hilton Head, South Carolina; mustered out of service with the battery on August 12th, 1865, at Hilton Head, South Carolina. [Born ca. 1837 in Edisto, South Carolina.]
Sources - CSR
Frickland, William: Enlisted on May 10th, 1864, at Hilton Head, South Carolina, for three years' service, at the time of his enlistment he was described as being 21 years of age, was 5 ft. 7 1/2 in. tall, of a black complexion, with black eyes, black hair, was employed as a laborer and was illiterate; mustered into service as a Private in a detachment of the regiment on May 16th, 1864, at Hilton Head, South Carolina; assigned to Battery G on May 24th, 1864; absent without leave from July 9th to 12th, 1864; mustered out of service with the battery on August 12th, 1865, at Hilton Head, South Carolina. [Born ca. 1843 in Savannah, Georgia.]
Sources - CSR
Fripp, Taff: nlisted on March 1st, 1865, at Beaufort, South Carolina, for three years' service, at the time of his enlistment he was described as being 25 years of age, was 5 ft. 10 in. tall, of a black complexion, with black eyes, black hair, was employed as a laborer and was illiterate; mustered into service as a Private in Battery G on March 9th, 1865, at Hilton Head, South Carolina; mustered out of service with the battery on August 12th, 1865, at Hilton Head, South Carolina. [Born ca. 1840 in South Carolina.]
Sources - CSR
Garrett, January: nlisted on April 19th, 1864, at Hilton Head, South Carolina, for three years' service, at the time of his enlistment he was described as being 22 years of age, was 5 ft. 5 in. tall, of a black complexion, with black eyes, black hair, was employed as a laborer and was illiterate; mustered into service as a Private in a detachment of the regiment on April 25th, 1864, at Hilton Head, South Carolina; assigned to Battery G on May 24th, 1864; died of disease (remittent fever) on August 2nd, 1865, at the Post Hospital in Beaufort, South Carolina. [Born ca. 1842 in South Carolina; died on August 2nd, 1865, at Beaufort, South Carolina; buried at the National Cemetery in Beaufort, Beaufort County, South Carolina.]
Sources - CSR, GS
Gartson (Gadson), Charles: Enlisted on May 6th, 1864, at Hilton Head, South Carolina, for three years' service, at the time of his enlistment he was described as being 45 years of age, was 5 ft. 8 in. tall, of a black complexion, with black eyes, black hair, was employed as a laborer and was illiterate; mustered into service as a Private in a detachment of the regiment on May 16th, 1864, at Hilton Head, South Carolina; assigned to Battery G on May 24th, 1864; deserted prior to August 31st, 1864, from Hilton Head, South Carolina. [Born ca. 1819 in South Carolina.]
Sources - CSR
Glover, Morris: Enlisted on April 25th, 1864, at Hilton Head, South Carolina, for three years' service, at the time of his enlistment he was described as being 42 years of age, was 5 ft. 4 in. tall, of a black complexion, with black eyes, black hair, was employed as a carpenter and was illiterate; mustered into service as a Private in a detachment of the regiment on April 25th, 1864, at Hilton Head, South Carolina; assigned to Battery G on May 24th, 1864; deserted on August 5th, 1864, from Hilton Head, South Carolina; apprehended in August 1864 and was confined at the provost guard house on Hilton Head, South Carolina; restored to duty in September 1864; mustered out of service with the battery on August 12th, 1865, at Hilton Head, South Carolina. [Born ca. 1822 in Charleston, South Carolina.]
Sources - CSR
Good, Alverson: Enlisted on February 20th, 1865, at Beaufort, South Carolina, for three years' service, at the time of his enlistment he was described as being 18 years of age, was 5 ft. 6 in. tall, of a black complexion, with black eyes, black hair, was employed as a laborer and was illiterate; mustered into service as a Private in Battery G on March 9th, 1865, at Hilton Head, South Carolina; absent, sick, from May 20th, 1865; mustered out of service with the battery on August 12th, 1865, at Hilton Head, South Carolina. [Born ca. 1847 in Alabama.]
Sources - CSR
Goody, Charles: Enlisted on April 19th, 1864, at Hilton Head, South Carolina, for three years' service, at the time of his enlistment he was described as being 21 years of age, was 5 ft. 7 in. tall, of a black complexion, with black eyes, black hair, was employed as a laborer and was illiterate; mustered into service as a Private in a detachment of the regiment on April 25th, 1864, at Hilton Head, South Carolina; assigned to Battery G on May 24th, 1864; deserted prior to August 31st, 1864, from Hilton Head, South Carolina; apprehended on December 12th, 1864, and confined at Beaufort, South Carolina; escaped and deserted again on December 28th, 1864, from Beaufort, South Carolina. [Born ca. 1843 in South Carolina.]
Sources - CSR
Gouldsbee, Alfred: Enlisted on February 16th, 1865, at Beaufort, South Carolina, for three years' service, at the time of his enlistment he was described as being 20 years of age, was 5 ft. 6 in. tall, of a black complexion, with black eyes, black hair, was employed as a farmer and was illiterate; mustered into service as a Private in Battery G on February 17th, 1865, at Hilton Head, South Carolina; mustered out of service with the battery on August 12th, 1865, at Hilton Head, South Carolina. [Born ca. 1845 in Georgia.]
Sources - CSR
Grayson, Jack: Enlisted on February 10th, 1865, at Beaufort, South Carolina, for three years' service, at the time of his enlistment he was described as being 19 years of age, was 5 ft. 7 in. tall, of a black complexion, with black eyes, black hair, was employed as a laborer and was illiterate; mustered into service as a Private in Battery G on February 15th, 1865, at Hilton Head, South Carolina; mustered out of service with the battery on August 12th, 1865, at Hilton Head, South Carolina. [Born ca. 1846 in Georgia.]
Sources - CSR
Grayson, Nelson: Enlisted on January 18th, 1865, at Beaufort, South Carolina, for three years' service, at the time of his enlistment he was described as being 18 years of age, was 5 ft. 5 in. tall, of a black complexion, with black eyes, black hair, was employed as a laborer and was illiterate; mustered into service as a Private in Battery G on January 31st, 1865, at Hilton Head, South Carolina; mustered out of service with the battery on August 12th, 1865, at Hilton Head, South Carolina. [Born ca. 1847 in Kentucky.]
Sources - CSR
Green, Abraham: Enlisted on April 18th, 1864, at Hilton Head, South Carolina, for three years' service, at the time of his enlistment he was described as being 30 years of age, was 5 ft. 3 in. tall, of a black complexion, with black eyes, black hair, was employed as a laborer and was illiterate; mustered into service as a Private in a detachment of the regiment on April 25th, 1864, at Hilton Head, South Carolina; assigned to Battery G on May 24th, 1864; deserted on August 17th, 1864, from Hilton Head, South Carolina; returned to the company on October 1st, 1864, and record was later amended to show him as being absent without leave from August 17th to October 1st, 1864; mustered out of service with the battery on August 12th, 1865, at Hilton Head, South Carolina. [Born ca. 1834 in South Carolina.]
Sources - CSR
Green, Adam: Enlisted on February 13th, 1865, at Beaufort, South Carolina, for three years' service, at the time of his enlistment he was described as being 27 years of age, was 5 ft. 8 in. tall, of a black complexion, with black eyes, black hair, was employed as a laborer and was illiterate; mustered into service as a Private in Battery G on February 15th, 1865, at Hilton Head, South Carolina; mustered out of service with the battery on August 12th, 1865, at Hilton Head, South Carolina. [Born ca. 1838 in South Carolina.]
Sources - CSR
Green, Caesar: Enlisted and was mustered into service as a Private in a detachment of the regiment on April 25th, 1864, at Hilton Head, South Carolina, for three years' service, at the time of his enlistment he was described as being 18 years of age, was 5 ft. 5 in. tall, of a black complexion, with black eyes, black hair, was employed as a carpenter and was illiterate; assigned to Battery G on May 24th, 1864; mustered out of service with the battery on August 12th, 1865, at Hilton Head, South Carolina. [Born ca. 1846 in South Carolina.]
Sources - CSR
Green, John: Enlisted on April 13th, 1864, at Hilton Head, South Carolina, for three years' service, at the time of his enlistment he was described as being 18 years of age, was 5 ft. 5 in. tall, of a black complexion, with black eyes, black hair, was employed as a laborer and was illiterate; mustered into service as a Private in a detachment of the regiment on April 25th, 1864, at Hilton Head, South Carolina; assigned to Battery G on May 24th, 1864; deserted on July 17th, 1864, from Hilton Head, South Carolina; returned from desertion on September 30th, 1864, and returned to duty, the charge was later amended to absent without leave; mustered out of service with the battery on August 12th, 1865, at Hilton Head, South Carolina. [Born ca. 1846 in South Carolina.]
Sources - CSR
Grimble, William: Enlisted on May 6th, 1864, at Hilton Head, South Carolina, for three years' service, at the time of his enlistment he was described as being 38 years of age, was 5 ft. 4 in. tall, of a black complexion, with black eyes, black hair, was employed as a laborer and was illiterate; mustered into service as a Private in a detachment of the regiment on May 16th, 1864, at Hilton Head, South Carolina; assigned to Battery G on May 24th, 1864; deserted on July 15th, 1864, from Hilton Head, South Carolina; surrendered himself on September 1st, 1864, and was returned to duty, this charge was later changed to absent without leave; mustered out of service with the battery on August 12th, 1865, at Hilton Head, South Carolina. [Born ca. 1826 in South Carolina.]
Sources - CSR
Hamit (Hamich), Titus: Enlisted on February 21st, 1865, at Beaufort, South Carolina, for three years' service, at the time of his enlistment he was described as being 28 years of age, was 5 ft. 5 in. tall, of a black complexion, with black eyes, black hair, was employed as a laborer and was illiterate; mustered into service as a Private in Battery G on March 9th, 1865, at Hilton Head, South Carolina; mustered out of service with the battery on August 12th, 1865, at Hilton Head, South Carolina. [Born ca. 1837 in South Carolina.]
Sources - CSR
Hamley, Frank: Enlisted on February 20th, 1865, at Beaufort, South Carolina, for three years' service, at the time of his enlistment he was described as being 20 years of age, was 5 ft. 5 in. tall, of a black complexion, with black eyes, black hair, was employed as a laborer and was illiterate; mustered into service as a Private in Battery G on March 9th, 1865, at Hilton Head, South Carolina; discharged due to disability on June 16th, 1865, from the General Hospital in Beaufort, South Carolina. [Born ca. 1845 in Maryland.]
Sources - CSR
Hanley, Sandy: Enlisted on May 9th, 1864, at Hilton Head, South Carolina, for three years' service, at the time of his enlistment he was described as being 35 years of age, was 5 ft. 6 in. tall, of a black complexion, with black eyes, black hair, was employed as a laborer and was illiterate; mustered into service as a Private in a detachment of the regiment on May 16th, 1864, at Hilton Head, South Carolina; assigned to Battery G on May 24th, 1864; deserted prior to August 31st, 1864, from Hilton Head, South Carolina. [Born ca. 1829 in Savannah, Georgia.]
Sources - CSR
Hays, Frank: Enlisted on February 14th, 1865, at Beaufort, South Carolina, for three years' service, at the time of his enlistment he was described as being 18 years of age, was 5 ft. 6 in. tall, of a black complexion, with black eyes, black hair, was employed as a laborer and was illiterate; mustered into service as a Private in Battery G on February 15th, 1865, at Hilton Head, South Carolina; deserted on March 13th, 1865, from Beaufort, South Carolina. [Born ca. 1847 in Georgia.]
Sources - CSR
Haywood, Dick: Enlisted and was mustered into service as a Private in a detachment of the regiment on April 25th, 1864, at Hilton Head, South Carolina, for three years' service, at the time of his enlistment he was described as being 23 years of age, was 5 ft. 6 in. tall, of a black complexion, with black eyes, black hair, was employed as a laborer and was illiterate; assigned to Battery G on May 24th, 1864; deserted in July 1864 from Hilton Head, South Carolina; surrendered himself on February 19th, 1865, and held in confinement; court-martialed and sentenced to forfeiture of all pay up to April 19th, 1865, and twelve dollars of his month pay for the remainder of his service, and to wear a ball and chain for the same period; held in service as a military prisoner when the battery was mustered out of service; mustered out of service on January 30th, 1866, at Washington, D.C. [Born ca. 1841 in South Carolina.]
Sources - CSR
Hazard, Abram: Enlisted on May 6th, 1864, at Hilton Head, South Carolina, for three years' service, at the time of his enlistment he was described as being 45 years of age, was 5 ft. 2 in. tall, of a black complexion, with black eyes, black hair, was employed as a laborer and was illiterate; mustered into service as a Private in a detachment of the regiment on May 16th, 1864, at Hilton Head, South Carolina; assigned to Battery G on May 24th, 1864; deserted in July 1864 from Hilton Head, South Carolina; surrendered himself on November 10th, 1864, and was restored to duty; deserted on January 12th, 1865, from Beaufort, South Carolina. [Born ca. 1819 in Georgia.]
Sources - CSR
Henry, Thomas: Enlisted on January 18th, 1865, at Beaufort, South Carolina, for three years' service, at the time of his enlistment he was described as being 20 years of age, was 5 ft. 6 in. tall, of a black complexion, with black eyes, black hair, was employed as a laborer and was illiterate; mustered into service as a Private in Battery G on January 31st, 1865, at Hilton Head, South Carolina; died of disease (small pox) on April 29th, 1865, at the Small Pox Hospital in Beaufort, South Carolina. [Born ca. 1845 in Elkton, Tennessee; died on April 8th, 1865, at Beaufort, South Carolina; buried at the National Cemetery in Beaufort, Beaufort County, South Carolina.]
Sources - CSR, GS
Hollinton (Hollington), Thomas: Enlisted on April 16th, 1864, at Hilton Head, South Carolina, for three years' service, at the time of his enlistment he was described as being 45 years of age, was 5 ft. 2 1/2 in. tall, of a yellow complexion, with hazel eyes, red hair, was employed as a carpenter and was illiterate; mustered into service as a Private in a detachment of the regiment on April 25th, 1864, at Hilton Head, South Carolina; assigned to Battery G on May 24th, 1864; absent without leave from June 12th to July 9th, 1864, supposed to be home sick; deserted on August 19th, 1864, from Hilton Head, South Carolina; surrendered himself on September 6th, 1864, and was returned to duty, this charge was later changed to being absent without leave; mustered out of service with the battery on August 12th, 1865, at Hilton Head, South Carolina. [Born ca. 1819 in South Carolina.]
Sources - CSR
January, Leitsey: Enlisted on February 17th, 1865, at Beaufort, South Carolina, for three years' service, at the time of his enlistment he was described as being 23 years of age, was 5 ft. 5 in. tall, of a black complexion, with black eyes, black hair, was employed as a laborer and was illiterate; mustered into service as a Private in Battery G on March 9th, 1865, at Hilton Head, South Carolina; discharged due to disability on June 16th, 1865, at Beaufort, South Carolina. [Born ca. 1842 in South Carolina.]
Sources - CSR
Jenkins, Benjamin: Enlisted on April 19th, 1864, at Hilton Head, South Carolina, for three years' service, at the time of his enlistment he was described as being 20 years of age, was 5 ft. 1 in. tall, of a black complexion, with black eyes, black hair, was employed as a laborer and was illiterate; mustered into service as a Private in a detachment of the regiment on April 25th, 1864, at Hilton Head, South Carolina; assigned to Battery G on May 24th, 1864; deserted on August 1st, 1864, from Hilton Head, South Carolina; surrendered himself on August 24th, 1864, at Beaufort, South Carolina, and was returned to duty; mustered out of service with the battery on August 12th, 1865, at Hilton Head, South Carolina. [Born ca. 1844 in South Carolina.]
Sources - CSR
Jenkins, Scipio: Enlisted on April 17th, 1864, at Hilton Head, South Carolina, for three years' service, at the time of his enlistment he was described as being 23 years of age, was 5 ft. 4 1/2 in. tall, of a black complexion, with black eyes, black hair, was employed as a laborer and was illiterate; mustered into service as a Private in a detachment of the regiment on April 25th, 1864, at Hilton Head, South Carolina; assigned to Battery G on May 24th, 1864; deserted prior to August 31st, 1864, from Hilton Head, South Carolina. [Born ca. 1841 in South Carolina.]
Sources - CSR
Jenkins, Tony: Enlisted on April 13th, 1864, at Hilton Head, South Carolina, for three years' service, at the time of his enlistment he was described as being 25 years of age, was 5 ft. 3 1/2 in. tall, of a black complexion, with black eyes, black hair, was employed as a laborer and was illiterate; mustered into service as a Private in a detachment of the regiment on April 25th, 1864, at Hilton Head, South Carolina; assigned to Battery G on May 24th, 1864; deserted on August 19th, 1864, form Hilton Head, South Carolina; surrendered himself on October 27th, 1864, at Beaufort, South Carolina, and was returned to duty; mustered out of service with the battery on August 12th, 1865, at Hilton Head, South Carolina. [Born ca. 1839 in South Carolina.]
Sources - CSR
Johnson, Bird: Enlisted on February 17th, 1865, at Beaufort, South Carolina, for three years' service, at the time of his enlistment he was described as being 19 years of age, was 5 ft. 9 in. tall, of a black complexion, with black eyes, black hair, was employed as a laborer and was illiterate; mustered into service as a Private in Battery G on March 9th, 1865, at Hilton Head, South Carolina; mustered out of service with the battery on August 12th, 1865, at Hilton Head, South Carolina. [Born ca. 1846 in Georgia.]
Sources - CSR
Johnson, George: Enlisted on April 29th, 1864, at Hilton Head, South Carolina, for three years' service, at the time of his enlistment he was described as being 45 years of age, was 5 ft. 2 1/2 in. tall, of a black complexion, with black eyes, black hair, was employed as a cook and was illiterate; mustered into service as a Private in a detachment of the regiment on April 30th, 1864, at Hilton Head, South Carolina; assigned to Battery G on May 24th, 1864; deserted prior to June 30th, 1864, from Hilton Head, South Carolina. [Born ca. 1819 in South Carolina.]
Sources - CSR
Johnson, Henry: Enlisted on January 18th, 1865, at Beaufort, South Carolina, for three years' service, at the time of his enlistment he was described as being 20 years of age, was 5 ft. 7 in. tall, of a black complexion, with black eyes, black hair, was employed as a farmer and was illiterate; mustered into service as a Private in Battery G on January 31st, 1865, at Hilton Head, South Carolina; mustered out of service with the battery on August 12th, 1865, at Hilton Head, South Carolina. [Born ca. 1845 in Virginia.]
Sources - CSR
Johnson, James: Enlisted on April 19th, 1864, at Hilton Head, South Carolina, for three years' service, at the time of his enlistment he was described as being 21 years of age, was 5 ft. 7 in. tall, of a black complexion, with black eyes, black hair, was employed as a cooper and was illiterate; mustered into service as a Private in a detachment of the regiment on April 25th, 1864, at Hilton Head, South Carolina; assigned to Battery G on May 24th, 1864; deserted prior to August 31st, 1864, from Hilton Head, South Carolina. [Born ca. 1843 in Georgia.]
Sources - CSR
Jones, Abram: Enlisted on April 29th, 1864, at Hilton Head, South Carolina, for three years' service, at the time of his enlistment he was described as being 21 years of age, was 5 ft. 7 1/2 in. tall, of a black complexion, with black eyes, black hair, was employed as a laborer and was illiterate; mustered into service as a Private in a detachment of the regiment on April 30th, 1864, at Hilton Head, South Carolina; assigned to Battery G on May 24th, 1864; mustered out of service with the battery on August 12th, 1865, at Hilton Head, South Carolina. [Born ca. 1843 in South Carolina.]
Sources - CSR
Jones, Paul: Enlisted on April 12th, 1864, at Hilton Head, South Carolina, for three years' service, at the time of his enlistment he was described as being 22 years of age, was 5 ft. 4 1/2 in. tall, of a black complexion, with black eyes, black hair, was employed as a laborer and was illiterate; mustered into service as a Private in a detachment of the regiment on April 30th, 1864, at Hilton Head, South Carolina; assigned to Battery G on May 24th, 1864; deserted on July 30th, 1864, from Hilton Head, South Carolina; surrendered himself in August 1864, and was returned to duty; mustered out of service with the battery on August 12th, 1865, at Hilton Head, South Carolina. [Born ca. 1842 in South Carolina.]
Sources - CSR
Kirk, Cesar: Enlisted on April 20th, 1864, at Hilton Head, South Carolina, for three years' service, at the time of his enlistment he was described as being 45 years of age, was 5 ft. 10 in. tall, of a black complexion, with black eyes, black hair, was employed as a laborer and was illiterate; mustered into service as a Private in a detachment of the regiment on April 25th, 1864, at Hilton Head, South Carolina; assigned to Battery G on May 24th, 1864; admitted to the General Hospital in Beaufort, South Carolina, on June 8th, 1864; returned to duty prior to August 1864; mustered out of service with the battery on August 12th, 1865, at Hilton Head, South Carolina. [Born ca. 1819 in South Carolina.]
Sources - CSR
Knight (Wright), Isaac: Enlisted on February 20th, 1865, at Beaufort, South Carolina, for three years' service, at the time of his enlistment he was described as being 23 years of age, was 5 ft. 8 in. tall, of a black complexion, with black eyes, black hair, was employed as a laborer and was illiterate; mustered into service as a Private in Battery G on March 9th, 1865, at Hilton Head, South Carolina; died of disease (typhoid pneumonia) on April 12th, 1865, at General Hospital No. 12 in Beaufort, South Carolina. [Born ca. 1842 in Georgia; died on April 12th, 1865, at Beaufort, South Carolina; buried at the National Cemetery in Beaufort, Beaufort County, South Carolina.]
Sources - CSR, GS
Lang, William: Enlisted on February 14th, 1865, at Beaufort, South Carolina, for three years' service, at the time of his enlistment he was described as being 20 years of age, was 5 ft. 8 in. tall, of a black complexion, with black eyes, black hair, was employed as a laborer and was illiterate; mustered into service as a Private in Battery G on February 15th, 1865, at Hilton Head, South Carolina; mustered out of service with the battery on August 12th, 1865, at Hilton Head, South Carolina. [Born ca. 1845 in Georgia.]
Sources - CSR
Latson, Sam: Enlisted on February 16th, 1865, at Beaufort, South Carolina, for three years' service, at the time of his enlistment he was described as being 26 years of age, was 5 ft. 6 in. tall, of a black complexion, with black eyes, black hair, was employed as a laborer and was illiterate; mustered into service as a Private in Battery G on February 17th, 1865, at Hilton Head, South Carolina; deserted on March 13th, 1865, from Beaufort, South Carolina. [Born ca. 1839 in South Carolina.]
Sources - CSR
Law, Ben: Enlisted on February 11th, 1865, at Beaufort, South Carolina, for three years' service, at the time of his enlistment he was described as being 30 years of age, was 5 ft. 11 in. tall, of a black complexion, with black eyes, black hair, was employed as a laborer and was illiterate; mustered into service as a Private in Battery G on February 15th, 1865, at Hilton Head, South Carolina; died of disease (small pox) on March 21st, 1865, at the Small Pox Hospital in Beaufort, South Carolina. [Born ca. 1835 at Hilton Head, South Carolina; died on March 21st, 1865, at Beaufort, South Carolina.]
Sources - CSR
Lawson, Augustus: Enlisted on February 9th, 1865, at Beaufort, South Carolina, for three years' service, at the time of his enlistment he was described as being 27 years of age, was 5 ft. 9 in. tall, of a black complexion, with black eyes, black hair, was employed as a laborer and was illiterate; mustered into service as a Private in Battery G on February 15th, 1865, at Hilton Head, South Carolina; mustered out of service with the battery on August 12th, 1865, at Hilton Head, South Carolina. [Born ca. 1838 in Washington, Georgia.]
Sources - CSR
Lawton (Layton), Sheldon (Shelton): Enlisted on February 9th, 1865, at Beaufort, South Carolina, for three years' service, at the time of his enlistment he was described as being 23 years of age, was 5 ft. 7 in. tall, of a black complexion, with black eyes, black hair, was employed as a laborer and was illiterate; mustered into service as a Private in Battery G on February 15th, 1865, at Hilton Head, South Carolina; mustered out of service with the battery on August 12th, 1865, at Hilton Head, South Carolina. [Born ca. 1842 in Robertsville, South Carolina.]
Sources - CSR
Leasington, Exodus: Enlisted on February 16th, 1865, at Beaufort, South Carolina, for three years' service, at the time of his enlistment he was described as being 28 years of age, was 5 ft. 9 in. tall, of a black complexion, with black eyes, black hair, was employed as a laborer and was illiterate; mustered into service as a Private in Battery G on February 17th, 1865, at Hilton Head, South Carolina; mustered out of service with the battery on August 12th, 1865, at Hilton Head, South Carolina. [Born ca. 1837 in South Carolina.]
Sources - CSR
Lindsay, John: Enlisted on May 9th, 1864, at Hilton Head, South Carolina, for three years' service, at the time of his enlistment he was described as being 27 years of age, was 5 ft. 5 1/2 in. tall, of a black complexion, with black eyes, black hair, was employed as a laborer and was illiterate; mustered into service as a Private in a detachment of the regiment on May 16th, 1864, at Hilton Head, South Carolina; assigned to Battery G on May 24th, 1864; absent, sick at the General Hospital in Hilton Head, South Carolina, from May 24th, 1864; mustered out of service with the battery on August 12th, 1865, at Hilton Head, South Carolina. [Born ca. 1838 in Fredericksburg, Virginia.]
Sources - CSR
Lowens, James: Enlisted on April 21st, 1864, at Hilton Head, South Carolina, for three years' service, at the time of his enlistment he was described as being 25 years of age, was 5 ft. 6 in. tall, of a black complexion, with black eyes, black hair, was employed as a laborer and was illiterate; mustered into service as a Private in a detachment of the regiment on April 25th, 1864, at Hilton Head, South Carolina; assigned to Battery G on May 24th, 1864; deserted on August 19th, 1864, from Hilton Head, South Carolina, surrendered himself on October 2nd, 1864, at Beaufort, South Carolina, returned to duty; mustered out of service with the battery on August 12th, 1865, at Hilton Head, South Carolina. [Born ca. 1839 in South Carolina.]
Sources - CSR
Lyons, Perry: Enlisted on February 13th, 1865, at Beaufort, South Carolina, for three years' service, at the time of his enlistment he was described as being 32 years of age, was 5 ft. 8 in. tall, of a black complexion, with black eyes, black hair, was employed as a laborer and was illiterate; mustered into service as a Private in Battery G on February 15th, 1865, at Hilton Head, South Carolina; mustered out of service with the battery on August 12th, 1865, at Hilton Head, South Carolina. [Born ca. 1833 in South Carolina.]
Sources - CSR
Maxwell, Boston: Enlisted on February 16th, 1865, at Beaufort, South Carolina, for three years' service, at the time of his enlistment he was described as being 25 years of age, was 5 ft. 5 in. tall, of a black complexion, with black eyes, black hair, was employed as a laborer and was illiterate; mustered into service as a Private in Battery G on February 17th, 1865, at Hilton Head, South Carolina; deserted on March 15th, 1865, form Beaufort, South Carolina. [Born ca. 1840 in South Carolina.]
Sources - CSR
McKever, Samuel: Enlisted and was mustered into service as a Private in a detachment of the regiment on April 30th, 1864, at Hilton Head, South Carolina, for three years' service, at the time of his enlistment he was described as being 23 years of age, was 5 ft. 5 1/2 in. tall, of a black complexion, with black eyes, black hair, was employed as a laborer and was illiterate; assigned to Battery G on May 24th, 1864; deserted prior to August 31st, 1864, from Hilton Head, South Carolina. [Born ca. 1841 in Georgia.]
Sources - CSR
McKinney, Peter: Enlisted on February 9th, 1865, at Beaufort, South Carolina, for three years' service, at the time of his enlistment he was described as being 33 years of age, was 5 ft. 6 in. tall, of a black complexion, with black eyes, black hair, was employed as a laborer and was illiterate; mustered into service as a Private in Battery G on February 15th, 1865, at Hilton Head, South Carolina; mustered out of service with the battery on August 12th, 1865, at Hilton Head, South Carolina. [Born ca. 1832 in Virginia.]
Sources - CSR
Miley, Cornelius: Enlisted on February 17th, 1865, at Beaufort, South Carolina, for three years' service, at the time of his enlistment he was described as being 21 years of age, was 5 ft. 6 in. tall, of a black complexion, with black eyes, black hair, was employed as a laborer and was illiterate; mustered into service as a Private in Battery G on March 9th, 1865, at Hilton Head, South Carolina; admitted to the General Hospital in Beaufort, South Carolina, in June 1865; discharged due to disability on June 16th, 1865, at Beaufort, South Carolina. [Born ca. 1844 in South Carolina.]
Sources - CSR
Mitchel, Daniel: Enlisted on April 21st, 1864, at Hilton Head, South Carolina, for three years' service, at the time of his enlistment he was described as being 32 years of age, was 5 ft. 6 1/2 in. tall, of a black complexion, with black eyes, black hair, was employed as a laborer and was illiterate; mustered into service as a Private in a detachment of the regiment on April 25th, 1864, at Hilton Head, South Carolina; assigned to Battery G on May 24th, 1864; mustered out of service with the battery on August 12th, 1865, at Hilton Head, South Carolina. [Born ca. 1832 in South Carolina.]
Sources - CSR
Mitchel, David: Enlisted on April 21st, 1864, at Hilton Head, South Carolina, for three years' service, at the time of his enlistment he was described as being 25 years of age, was 5 ft. 1 in. tall, of a black complexion, with black eyes, black hair, was employed as a laborer and was illiterate; mustered into service as a Private in a detachment of the regiment on April 25th, 1864, at Hilton Head, South Carolina; assigned to Battery G on May 24th, 1864; deserted prior to June 30th, 1864, from Hilton Head, South Carolina. [Born ca. 1839 in South Carolina.]
Sources - CSR
Mitchel, Titus: Enlisted on April 29th, 1864, at Hilton Head, South Carolina, for three years' service, at the time of his enlistment he was described as being 40 years of age, was 5 ft. 3 1/2 in. tall, of a black complexion, with black eyes, black hair, was employed as a laborer and was illiterate; mustered into service as a Private in a detachment of the regiment on April 30th, 1864, at Hilton Head, South Carolina; assigned to Battery G on April 30th, 1864; deserted prior to June 30th, 1864, from Hilton Head, South Carolina; captured and confined on September 20th, 1864, by the 21st United States Colored Troop Regiment; escaped from the guard house on September 26th, 1864. [Born ca. 1824 in South Carolina.]
Sources - CSR
Moor, Isaac: Enlisted on February 20th, 1865, at Beaufort, South Carolina, for three years' service, at the time of his enlistment he was described as being 35 years of age, was 5 ft. 6 in. tall, of a black complexion, with black eyes, black hair, was employed as a laborer and was illiterate; mustered into service as a Private in Battery G on March 9th, 1865, at Hilton Head, South Carolina; deserted on May 26th, 1865, from Beaufort, South Carolina. [Born ca. 1830 in Georgia.]
Sources - CSR
Morgan, Sylvester: Enlisted on February 16th, 1865, at Beaufort, South Carolina, for three years' service, at the time of his enlistment he was described as being 20 years of age, was 5 ft. 6 in. tall, of a black complexion, with black eyes, black hair, was employed as a laborer and was illiterate; mustered into service as a Private in Battery G on February 17th, 1865, at Hilton Head, South Carolina; mustered out of service with the battery on August 12th, 1865, at Hilton Head, South Carolina. [Born ca. 1845 in Georgia.]
Sources - CSR
Morrison, Lewis: Enlisted on April 26th, 1864, at Hilton Head, South Carolina, for three years' service, at the time of his enlistment he was described as being 35 years of age, was 5 ft. 8 in. tall, of a black complexion, with black eyes, black hair, was employed as a laborer and was illiterate; mustered into service as a Private in a detachment of the regiment on April 30th, 1864, at Hilton Head, South Carolina; assigned to Battery G on May 24th, 1864; deserted on August 4th, 1864, from Hilton Head, South Carolina; surrendered himself on October 2nd, 1864, and returned to duty; no further record after April 1865. [Born ca. 1829 in South Carolina.]
Sources - CSR
Morrison, Thomas: Enlisted and was mustered into service as a Private in a detachment of the regiment on April 25th, 1864, at Hilton Head, South Carolina, for three years' service, at the time of his enlistment he was described as being 29 years of age, was 5 ft. 9 in. tall, of a black complexion, with black eyes, black hair, was employed as a laborer and was illiterate; assigned to Battery G on May 24th, 1864; deserted on July 18th, 1864, from Hilton Head, South Carolina; surrendered himself on August 24, 1864, and was returned to duty; admitted to the General Hospital at Beaufort, South Carolina, on September 17th, 1864; returned to duty on November 5th, 1864; mustered out of service with the battery on August 12th, 1865, at Hilton Head, South Carolina. [Born ca. 1835 in South Carolina.]
Sources - CSR
Nesbit, John (1): Enlisted on April 21st, 1864, at Hilton Head, South Carolina, for three years' service, at the time of his enlistment he was described as being 45 years of age, was 5 ft. 6 in. tall, of a black complexion, with black eyes, black hair, was employed as a carpenter and was illiterate; mustered into service as a Private in a detachment of the regiment on April 25th, 1864, at Hilton Head, South Carolina; assigned to Battery G on May 24th, 1864; deserted on August 19th, 1864, from Hilton Head, South Carolina; surrendered himself on October 2nd, 1864, and held in confinement at the guard house at Hilton Head, South Carolina; returned to duty on October 26th, 1864; absent, sick in hospital, at Beaufort, South Carolina, from December 27th, 1864; discharged due to disability, "...said soldier is of feeble condition and is within four months of sixty years of age," on May 11th, 1865, at Beaufort, South Carolina. [Born ca. 1819 in South Carolina.]
Sources - CSR
Nesbit, John (2): Enlisted on May 4th, 1864, at Hilton Head, South Carolina, for three years' service, at the time of his enlistment he was described as being 35 years of age, was 5 ft. 2 in. tall, of a black complexion, with black eyes, black hair, was employed as a bricklayer and was literate; mustered into service as a Private in a detachment of the regiment on May 16th, 1864, at Hilton Head, South Carolina; assigned to Battery G on May 24th, 1864; admitted to the General Hospital in Hilton Head, South Carolina, on May 24th, 1864; returned to duty on October 17th, 1864; admitted to the General Hospital at Beaufort, South Carolina, in May 1865; discharged due to disability, “scrofula and incontinence of urine, the latter a long standing disease,” on July 16th, 1865, at Beaufort, South Carolina. [Born ca. 1829 in Charleston, South Carolina.]
Sources - CSR
Norman, Judson: Enlisted on May 5th, 1864, at Hilton Head, South Carolina, for three years' service, at the time of his enlistment he was described as being 28 years of age, was 5 ft. 6 in. tall, of a black complexion, with black eyes, black hair, was employed as a laborer and was literate; mustered into service as a Private in a detachment of the regiment on May 16th, 1864, at Hilton Head, South Carolina; assigned to Battery G on May 24th, 1864; detailed to recruiting service at Hilton Head, South Carolina, from August 1864 to February 1865; mustered out of service with the battery on August 12th, 1865, at Hilton Head, South Carolina. [Born ca. 1836 in Georgia.]
Sources - CSR
Peacock, Robert (Bob): Enlisted on February 17th, 1865, at Beaufort, South Carolina, for three years' service, at the time of his enlistment he was described as being 24 years of age, was 5 ft. 9 in. tall, of a black complexion, with black eyes, black hair, was employed as a laborer and was illiterate; mustered into service as a Private in Battery G on March 9th, 1865, at Hilton Head, South Carolina; discharged due to disability on June 16th, 1865, from the hospital in Beaufort, South Carolina. [Born ca. 1841 in Georgia.]
Sources - CSR
Perry, Commodore: Enlisted on April 21st, 1864, at Hilton Head, South Carolina, for three years' service, at the time of his enlistment he was described as being 45 years of age, was 5 ft. 6 in. tall, of a black complexion, with black eyes, black hair, was employed as a laborer and was illiterate; mustered into service as a Private in a detachment of the regiment on April 30th, 1864, at Hilton Head, South Carolina; assigned to Battery G on May 24th, 1864; absent, with leave, taking care of his sister who is said to be insane at Hilton Head, South Carolina, from May 22nd, 1864, to February 1865; mustered out of service with the battery on August 12th, 1865, at Hilton Head, South Carolina. [Born ca. 1819 in Georgia.]
Sources - CSR
Perry, Paul: Enlisted on February 13th, 1865, at Beaufort, South Carolina, for three years' service, at the time of his enlistment he was described as being 18 years of age, was 5 ft. 5 in. tall, of a black complexion, with black eyes, black hair, was employed as a laborer and was illiterate; mustered into service as a Private in Battery G on February 15th, 1865, at Hilton Head, South Carolina; mustered out of service with the battery on August 12th, 1865, at Hilton Head, South Carolina. [Born ca. 1847 in South Carolina.]
Sources - CSR
Perry, Samuel: Enlisted on January 21st, 1865, at Beaufort, South Carolina, for three years' service, at the time of his enlistment he was described as being 18 years of age, was 5 ft. 5 in. tall, of a black complexion, with black eyes, black hair, was employed as a laborer and was illiterate; mustered into service as a Private in Battery G on January 31st, 1865, at Hilton Head, South Carolina; died of disease (inflammation of the brain) on March 19th, 1865, at the hospital in Beaufort, South Carolina. [Born ca. 1847 in Liberty, Georgia; died on March 18th, 1865, at Beaufort, South Carolina; buried at the National Cemetery in Beaufort, Beaufort County, South Carolina.]
Sources - CSR, GS
Phillips, Alfred: Enlisted on February 17th, 1865, at Beaufort, South Carolina, for three years' service, at the time of his enlistment he was described as being 22 years of age, was 5 ft. 4 1/2 in. tall, of a black complexion, with black eyes, black hair, was employed as a laborer and was illiterate; mustered into service as a Private in Battery G on March 9th, 1865, at Hilton Head, South Carolina; mustered out of service with the battery on August 12th, 1865, at Hilton Head, South Carolina. [Born ca. 1843 in Georgia.]
Sources - CSR
Pinkney, Primus: Enlisted on April 21st, 1864, at Hilton Head, South Carolina, for three years' service, at the time of his enlistment he was described as being 31 years of age, was 5 ft. 4 in. tall, of a black complexion, with black eyes, black hair, was employed as a laborer and was illiterate; mustered into service as a Private in a detachment of the regiment on April 30th, 1864, at Hilton Head, South Carolina; absent, sick at the General Hospital in Beaufort, South Carolina, from May 3rd, 1864; assigned to Battery G on May 24th, 1864; deserted prior to August 31st, 1864, from Hilton Head, South Carolina. [Born ca. 1833 in South Carolina.]
Sources - CSR
Pope, Cesar: Enlisted on April 21st, 1864, at Hilton Head, South Carolina, for three years' service, at the time of his enlistment he was described as being 45 years of age, was 5 ft. 5 in. tall, of a black complexion, with black eyes, black hair, was employed as a laborer and was illiterate; mustered into service as a Private in a detachment of the regiment on April 25th, 1864, at Hilton Head, South Carolina; assigned to Battery G on May 24th, 1864; absent, sick at the General Hospital in Beaufort, South Carolina, from June 10th, 1864; deserted prior to August 31st, 1864, from Hilton Head, South Carolina. [Born ca. 1819 in South Carolina.]
Sources - CSR
Pope, Cuffy: Enlisted on May 6th, 1864, at Hilton Head, South Carolina, for three years' service, at the time of his enlistment he was described as being 24 years of age, was 5 ft. 4 in. tall, of a black complexion, with black eyes, black hair, was employed as a laborer and was illiterate; mustered into service as a Private in a detachment of the regiment on May 16th, 1864, at Hilton Head, South Carolina; assigned to Battery G on May 24th, 1864; mustered out of service with the battery on August 12th, 1865, at Hilton Head, South Carolina. [Born ca. 1840 in South Carolina.]
Sources - CSR
Price, Andrew: Enlisted on May 5th, 1864, at Hilton Head, South Carolina, for three years' service, at the time of his enlistment he was described as being 21 years of age, was 5 ft. 7 in. tall, of a black complexion, with black eyes, black hair, was employed as a laborer and was illiterate; mustered into service as a Private in a detachment of the regiment on May 16th, 1864, at Hilton Head, South Carolina; assigned to Battery G on May 24th, 1864; absent, in arrest at the provost guard house at Hilton Head, South Carolina, from June 5th, 1864; returned to duty in August 1864; mustered out of service with the battery on August 12th, 1865, at Hilton Head, South Carolina. [Born ca. 1843 in South Carolina.]
Sources - CSR
Primas, James: Enlisted on February 16th, 1865, at Beaufort, South Carolina, for three years' service, at the time of his enlistment he was described as being 18 years of age, was 5 ft. 5 in. tall, of a black complexion, with black eyes, black hair, was employed as a laborer and was illiterate; mustered into service as a Private in Battery G on February 17th, 1865, at Hilton Head, South Carolina; mustered out of service with the battery on August 12th, 1865, at Hilton Head, South Carolina. [Born ca. 1847 in South Carolina.]
Sources - CSR
Rany, Jonas: Enlisted on April 21st, 1864, at Hilton Head, South Carolina, for three years' service, at the time of his enlistment he was described as being 45 years of age, was 5 ft. 7 1/2 in. tall, of a black complexion, with black eyes, black hair, was employed as a carpenter and was illiterate; mustered into service as a Private in a detachment of the regiment on April 25th, 1864, at Hilton Head, South Carolina; assigned to Battery G on May 24th, 1864; deserted prior to June 30th, 1864, from Hilton Head, South Carolina. [Born ca. 1819 in South Carolina.]
Sources - CSR
Reid (Reed), Paris: Enlisted on February 17th, 1865, at Beaufort, South Carolina, for three years' service, at the time of his enlistment he was described as being 34 years of age, was 5 ft. 7 in. tall, of a black complexion, with black eyes, black hair, was employed as a laborer and was illiterate; mustered into service as a Private in Battery G on March 9th, 1865, at Hilton Head, South Carolina; mustered out of service with the battery on August 12th, 1865, at Hilton Head, South Carolina. [Born ca. 1831 in South Carolina.]
Sources - CSR
Riley, Joseph: Enlisted on April 21st, 1864, at Hilton Head, South Carolina, for three years' service, at the time of his enlistment he was described as being 18 years of age, was 5 ft. 2 in. tall, of a black complexion, with black eyes, black hair, was employed as a laborer and was illiterate; mustered into service as a Private in a detachment of the regiment on April 25th, 1864, at Hilton Head, South Carolina; assigned to Battery G on May 24th, 1864; deserted on August 1st, 1864, from Hilton Head, South Carolina; captured on August 4th, 1864; confined at the Provost Guard house at Hilton Head, South Carolina, to October 26th, 1864; returned to duty on October 26th, 1864; mustered out of service with the battery on August 12th, 1865, at Hilton Head, South Carolina. [Born ca. 1846 in South Carolina.]
Sources - CSR
Ringold, James Edward: Enlisted on May 9th, 1864, at Hilton Head, South Carolina, for three years' service, at the time of his enlistment he was described as being 35 years of age, was 5 ft. 4 in. tall, of a black complexion, with black eyes, black hair, was employed as a laborer and was illiterate; mustered into service as a Private in a detachment of the regiment on May 16th, 1864, at Hilton Head, South Carolina; assigned to Battery G on May 24th, 1864; deserted on August 19th, 1864, from Hilton Head, South Carolina; surrendered himself and was returned to duty on September 6th, 1864; absent, sick in hospital at Beaufort, South Carolina, from April 3rd, 1865; mustered out of service with the battery on August 12th, 1865, at Hilton Head, South Carolina. [Born ca. 1829 in Baltimore, Maryland.]
Sources - CSR
Rivers, John: Enlisted on February 21st, 1865, at Beaufort, South Carolina, for three years' service, at the time of his enlistment he was described as being 25 years of age, was 5 ft. 6 in. tall, of a black complexion, with black eyes, black hair, was employed as a laborer and was illiterate; mustered into service as a Private in Battery G on March 9th, 1865, at Hilton Head, South Carolina; mustered out of service with the battery on August 12th, 1865, at Hilton Head, South Carolina. [Born ca. 1840 in South Carolina.]
Sources - CSR
Robinson, Gus: Enlisted on February 13th, 1865, at Beaufort, South Carolina, for three years' service, at the time of his enlistment he was described as being 25 years of age, was 5 ft. 5 in. tall, of a black complexion, with black eyes, black hair, was employed as a laborer and was illiterate; mustered into service as a Private in Battery G on February 15th, 1865, at Hilton Head, South Carolina; absent, sick, from February 24th, 1865; absent without leave from April 28th, 1865; deserted on March 26th, 1865, from Beaufort, South Carolina. [Born ca. 1840 in Alabama.]
Sources - CSR
Robinson, James: Enlisted on May 6th, 1864, at Hilton Head, South Carolina, at the time of his enlistment he was described as being 29 years of age, was 5 ft. 6 in. tall, of a black complexion, with black eyes, black hair, was employed as a laborer and was illiterate; mustered into service as a Private in a detachment of the regiment on May 16th, 1864, at Hilton Head, South Carolina; assigned to Battery G on May 24th, 1864; deserted on August 3rd, 1864, from Hilton Head, South Carolina; surrendered himself on February 21st, 1865, and placed in confinement; returned to duty on February 22nd, 1865; mustered out of service with the battery on August 12th, 1865, at Hilton Head, South Carolina. [Born ca. 1835 in Florida.]
Sources - CSR
Sams, Alfred (1): Enlisted on February 17th, 1865, at Beaufort, South Carolina, for three years' service, at the time of his enlistment he was described as being 18 years of age, was 5 ft. 6 in. tall, of a black complexion, with black eyes, black hair, was employed as a laborer and was illiterate; mustered into service as a Private in Battery G on March 9th, 1865, at Hilton Head, South Carolina; name not taken up on the rolls of the regiment. [Born ca. 1847 in South Carolina.]
Sources - CSR
Sams, Alfred (2): Enlisted on February 14th, 1865, at Beaufort, South Carolina, for three years' service, at the time of his enlistment he was described as being 23 years of age, was 5 ft. 5 in. tall, of a black complexion, with black eyes, black hair, was employed as a laborer and was illiterate; mustered into service as a Private in Battery G on February 15th, 1865, at Hilton Head, South Carolina; mustered out of service with the battery on August 12th, 1865, at Hilton Head, South Carolina. [Born ca. 1842 in South Carolina.]
Sources - CSR
Sams, William: Enlisted on February 17th, 1865, at Beaufort, South Carolina, for three years' service, at the time of his enlistment he was described as being 18 years of age, was 5 ft. 5 in. tall, of a black complexion, with black eyes, black hair, was employed as a laborer and was illiterate; mustered into service as a Private in Battery G on March 9th, 1865, at Hilton Head, South Carolina; deserted on May 26th, 1865, from Beaufort, South Carolina. [Born ca. 1847 in South Carolina.]
Sources - CSR
Savage, Clemon: Enlisted on April 28th, 1864, at Hilton Head, South Carolina, for three years' service, at the time of his enlistment he was described as being 21 years of age, was 5 ft. 4 in. tall, of a black complexion, with black eyes, black hair, was employed as a waiter and was illiterate; mustered into service as a Private in a detachment of the regiment on April 30th, 1864, at Hilton Head, South Carolina; assigned to Battery G on May 24th, 1864; name not taken up on the rolls of the regiment. [Born ca. 1843 in South Carolina.]
Sources - CSR
Sawyer, George: Enlisted on May 5th, 1864, at Hilton Head, South Carolina, for three years' service, at the time of his enlistment he was described as being 26 years of age, was 5 ft. 4 1/2 in. tall, of a black complexion, with black eyes, black hair, was employed as a laborer and was illiterate; mustered into service as a Private in a detachment of the regiment on May 16th, 1864, at Hilton Head, South Carolina; assigned to Battery G on May 24th, 1864; absent, sick, in April 1865; mustered out of service with the battery on August 12th, 1865, at Hilton Head, South Carolina. [Born ca. 1838 in Savannah, Georgia.]
Sources - CSR
Shattuck, Adam: Enlisted on April 22nd, 1864, at Hilton Head, South Carolina, for three years' service, at the time of his enlistment he was described as being 20 years of age, was 5 ft. 5 in. tall, of a black complexion, with black eyes, black hair, was employed as a laborer and was illiterate; mustered into service as a Private in a detachment of the regiment on April 25th, 1864, at Hilton Head, South Carolina; assigned to Battery G on May 24th, 1864; absent, sick in hospital, from May 13th, 1864; absent, in confinement at Beaufort, South Carolina, from April 18th, 1865, awaiting sentence of a general courts-martial; found guilty in May 1865, and was sentenced to one year of hard labor and forfeiture of $8 of his monthly pay for twelve months; transferred, for confinement, to St. Augustine, Florida, on August 17th, 1865; held as a prisoner at Fort Marion in St. Augustine, Florida, from September 1st, 1865, to January 12th, 1866; taken under escort from St. Augustine, Florida, to Jacksonville, Florida, on January 12th, 1866; discharged from the service and released at Jacksonville, Florida, on January 13th, 1866. [Born ca. 1844 in South Carolina.]
Sources - CSR
Shewberry, Ned: Enlisted on June 6th, 1864, at Hilton Head, South Carolina, for three years' service, at the time of his enlistment he was described as being 23 years of age, was 5 ft. 9 in. tall, of a black complexion, with black eyes, black hair, was employed as a laborer and was illiterate; mustered into service as a Private in Battery G on June 15th, 1864, at Hilton Head, South Carolina; deserted prior to July 9th, 1864, from Hilton Head, South Carolina; apprehended on July 9th, 1864, and held in confinement at the provost guard house at Hilton Head, South Carolina; escaped from the provost guard house and deserted again on March 2nd, 1865, from Hilton Head, South Carolina. [Born ca. 1841 in Charleston, South Carolina.]
Sources - CSR
Simpson, Lewis: Enlisted on May 6th, 1864, at Hilton Head, South Carolina, for three years' service, at the time of his enlistment he was described as being 27 years of age, was 5 ft. 7 in. tall, of a black complexion, with black eyes, black hair, was employed as a laborer and was illiterate; mustered into service as a Private in a detachment of the regiment on May 16th, 1864, at Hilton Head, South Carolina; assigned to Battery G on May 24th, 1864; deserted on August 19th, 1864, from Hilton Head, South Carolina; returned from desertion on October 7th, 1864, and held in confinement at the provost guard house at Hilton Head, South Carolina; returned to duty in November 1864; mustered out of service with the battery on August 12th, 1865, at Hilton Head, South Carolina. [Born ca. 1837 in Savannah, Georgia.]
Sources - CSR
Sims, Frederick: Enlisted on February 14th, 1865, at Beaufort, South Carolina, for three years' service, at the time of his enlistment he was described as being 23 years of age, was 5 ft. 6 in. tall, of a black complexion, with black eyes, black hair, was employed as a laborer and was illiterate; mustered into service as a Private in Battery G on February 15th, 1865, at Hilton Head, South Carolina; no further record after June 1865, and not carried on the battery muster out roll. [Born ca. 1842 in South Carolina.]
Sources - CSR
Small, William: Enlisted on May 6th, 1864, at Hilton Head, South Carolina, for three years' service, at the time of his enlistment he was described as being 21 years of age, was 5 ft. 2 in. tall, of a black complexion, with black eyes, black hair, was employed as a laborer and was illiterate; mustered into service as a Private in a detachment of the regiment on May 16th, 1864, at Hilton Head, South Carolina; assigned to Battery G on May 24th, 1864; deserted prior to August 31st, 1864, from Hilton head, South Carolina. [Born ca. 1843 in South Carolina.]
Sources - CSR
Smith, Thomas: Enlisted on February 16th, 1865, at Beaufort, South Carolina, for three years' service, at the time of his enlistment he was described as being 21 years of age, was 5 ft. 6 in. tall, of a black complexion, with black eyes, black hair, was employed as a farmer and was illiterate; mustered into service as a Private in Battery G on February 17th, 1865, at Hilton Head, South Carolina; mustered out of service with the battery on August 12th, 1865, at Hilton Head, South Carolina. [Born ca. 1844 in Georgia.]
Sources - CSR
Snipe, James: Enlisted on April 28th, 1864, at Hilton Head, South Carolina, for three years' service, at the time of his enlistment he was described as being 23 years of age, was 5 ft. 6 in. tall, of a black complexion, with black eyes, black hair, was employed as a laborer and was illiterate; mustered into service as a Private in a detachment of the regiment on May 16th, 1864, at Hilton Head, South Carolina; assigned to Battery G on May 24th, 1864; deserted on July 18th, 1864, from Hilton Head, South Carolina; surrendered himself on August 23rd, 1864, and was returned to duty; mustered out of service with the battery on August 12th, 1865, at Hilton Head, South Carolina. [Born ca. 1841 in South Carolina.]
Sources - CSR
Stafford, Gabriel: Enlisted on April 16th, 1864, at Hilton Head, South Carolina, for three years' service, at the time of his enlistment he was described as being 20 years of age, was 5 ft. 4 in. tall, of a black complexion, with black eyes, black hair, was employed as a laborer and was illiterate; mustered into service as a Private in a detachment of the regiment on April 25th, 1864, at Hilton Head, South Carolina; assigned to Battery G on May 24th, 1864; deserted prior to August 31st, 1864, from Hilton Head, South Carolina. [Born ca. 1844 in South Carolina.]
Sources - CSR
Stoney, Joseph: Enlisted on February 21st, 1865, at Beaufort, South Carolina, for three years' service, at the time of his enlistment he was described as being 19 years of age, was 5 ft. 6 in. tall, of a black complexion, with black eyes, black hair, was employed as a laborer and was illiterate; mustered into service as a Private in Battery G on March 9th, 1865, at Hilton Head, South Carolina; mustered out of service with the battery on August 12th, 1865, at Hilton Head, South Carolina. [Born ca. 1846 in South Carolina; died on September 16th, 1902; buried at the National Cemetery in Beaufort, Beaufort County, South Carolina.]
Sources - CSR, GS
Strawbridge, Prophet: Enlisted on April 22nd, 1864, at Hilton Head, South Carolina, for three years' service, at the time of his enlistment he was described as being 40 years of age, was 5 ft. 2 in. tall, of a black complexion, with black eyes, black hair, was employed as a servant and was illiterate; mustered into service as a Private in a detachment of the regiment on April 25th, 1864, at Hilton Head, South Carolina; assigned to Battery G on May 24th, 1864; sick in quarters in June 1864; deserted in July 1864 from Hilton Head, South Carolina; surrendered himself on September 1st, 1864, and was restored to duty; discharged due to disability on June 16th, 1865, at the Post Hospital in Beaufort, South Carolina. [Born ca. 1824 in South Carolina.]
Sources - CSR
Stuart, Jack: Enlisted on February 10th, 1865, at Beaufort, South Carolina, for three years' service, at the time of his enlistment he was described as being 21 years of age, was 5 ft. 8 in. tall, of a black complexion, with black eyes, black hair, was employed as a laborer and was illiterate; mustered into service as a Private in Battery G on February 15th, 1865, at Hilton Head, South Carolina; discharged due to disability on June 8th, 1865, at the Post Hospital in Beaufort, South Carolina. [Born ca. 1844 in Georgia.]
Sources - CSR
Stuart, Ned: Enlisted on April 22nd, 1864, at Hilton Head, South Carolina, for three years' service, at the time of his enlistment he was described as being 35 years of age, was 5 ft. 4 in. tall, of a black complexion, with black eyes, black hair, was employed as a laborer and was illiterate; mustered into service as a Private in a detachment of the regiment on April 25th, 1864, at Hilton Head, South Carolina; assigned to Battery G on May 24th, 1864; deserted prior to June 30th, 1864, from Hilton Head, South Carolina; surrendered himself on September 1st, 1864, and returned to duty; mustered out of service with the battery on August 12th, 1865, at Hilton Head, South Carolina. [Born ca. 1829 in South Carolina.]
Sources - CSR
Taylor, Solomon: Enlisted on February 9th, 1865, at Beaufort, South Carolina, for three years' service, at the time of his enlistment he was described as being 23 years of age, was 5 ft. 7 in. tall, of a black complexion, with black eyes, black hair, was employed as a laborer and was illiterate; mustered into service as a Private in Battery G on February 15th, 1865, at Hilton Head, South Carolina; mustered out of service with the battery on August 12th, 1865, at Hilton Head, South Carolina. [Born ca. 1842 in Georgia.]
Sources - CSR
Thomas, John: Enlisted on February 16th, 1865, at Beaufort, South Carolina, for three years' service, at the time of his enlistment he was described as being 20 years of age, was 5 ft. 7 in. tall, of a black complexion, with black eyes, black hair, was employed as a laborer and was illiterate; mustered into service as a Private in Battery G on February 19th, 1865, at Hilton Head, South Carolina; mustered out of service with the battery on August 12th, 1865, at Hilton Head, South Carolina. [Born ca. 1845 in Georgia.]
Sources - CSR
Tucker, Alfred: Enlisted on February 16th, 1865, at Beaufort, South Carolina, for three years' service, at the time of his enlistment he was described as being 35 years of age, was 5 ft. 8 in. tall, of a black complexion, with black eyes, black hair, was employed as a laborer and was illiterate; mustered into service as a Private in Battery G on February 17th, 1865, at Hilton Head, South Carolina; discharged due to disability on June 8th, 1865, from the General Hospital at Beaufort, South Carolina. [Born ca. 1830 in Georgia.]
Sources - CSR
Van Seck, James: Enlisted on April 22nd, 1864, at Hilton Head, South Carolina, for three years' service, at the time of his enlistment he was described as being 28 years of age, was 5 ft. 8 in. tall, of a black complexion, with black eyes, black hair, was employed as a laborer and was illiterate; mustered into service as a Private in a detachment of the regiment on April 25th, 1864, at Hilton Head, South Carolina; assigned to Battery G on May 24th, 1864; deserted prior to June 30th, 1864, from Hilton Head, South Carolina. [Born ca. 1836 in South Carolina.]
Sources - CSR
Wallace, Anthony: Enlisted on February 16th, 1865, at Beaufort, South Carolina, for three years' service, at the time of his enlistment he was described as being 29 years of age, was 5 ft. 8 in. tall, of a black complexion, with black eyes, black hair, was employed as a farmer and was illiterate; mustered into service as a Private in Battery G on February 17th, 1865, at Hilton Head, South Carolina; mustered out of service with the battery on August 12th, 1865, at Hilton Head, South Carolina. [Born ca. 1836 in South Carolina.]
Sources - CSR
Wallace, Cato: Enlisted on February 16th, 1865, at Beaufort, South Carolina, for three years' service, at the time of his enlistment he was described as being 33 years of age, was 5 ft. 9 in. tall, of a black complexion, with black eyes, black hair, was employed as a laborer and was illiterate; mustered into service as a Private in Battery G on February 17th, 1865, at Hilton Head, South Carolina; deserted on March 27th, 1865, from Beaufort, South Carolina. [Born ca. 1832 in South Carolina.]
Sources - CSR
Wallace, Jim (Tim): Enlisted on February 16th, 1865, at Beaufort, South Carolina, for three years' service, at the time of his enlistment he was described as being 23 years of age, was 5 ft. 7 in. tall, of a black complexion, with black eyes, black hair, was employed as a farmer and was illiterate; mustered into service as a Private in Battery G on February 17th, 1865, at Hilton Head, South Carolina; deserted on March 27th, 1865, from Beaufort, South Carolina. [Born ca. 1842 in South Carolina.]
Sources - CSR
Wallace, Richardson: Enlisted on February 16th, 1865, at Beaufort, South Carolina, for three years' service, at the time of his enlistment he was described as being 25 years of age, was 5 ft. 5 in. tall, of a black complexion, with black eyes, black hair, was employed as a farmer and was illiterate; mustered into service as a Private in Battery G on February 17th, 1865, at Hilton Head, South Carolina; deserted on March 15th, 1865, from Beaufort, South Carolina. [Born ca. 1840 in South Carolina.]
Sources - CSR
Wallace, William: Enlisted on May 6th, 1864, at Hilton Head, South Carolina, for three years' service, at the time of his enlistment he was described as being 35 years of age, was 5 ft. 8 in. tall, of a black complexion, with black eyes, black hair, was employed as a laborer and was illiterate; mustered into service as a Private in a detachment of the regiment on May 16th, 1864, at Hilton Head, South Carolina; assigned to Battery G on May 24th, 1864; deserted prior to August 31st, 1864, form Hilton Head, South Carolina. [Born ca. 1829 in South Carolina.]
Sources - CSR
Wally, Jim: Enlisted on February 16th, 1865, at Beaufort, South Carolina, for three years' service, at the time of his enlistment he was described as being 40 years of age, was 5 ft. 6 in. tall, of a black complexion, with black eyes, black hair, was employed as a farmer and was illiterate; mustered into service as a Private in Battery G on February 17th, 1865, at Hilton Head, South Carolina; mustered out of service with the battery on August 12th, 1865, at Hilton Head, South Carolina. [Born ca. 1825 in South Carolina.]
Sources - CSR
Wally, Prince: Enlisted on February 16th, 1865, at Beaufort, South Carolina, for three years' service, at the time of his enlistment he was described as being 25 years of age, was 5 ft. 6 in. tall, of a black complexion, with black eyes, black hair, was employed as a farmer and was illiterate; mustered into service as a Private in Battery G on February 17th, 1865, at Hilton Head, South Carolina; deserted on March 19th, 1865, from Beaufort, South Carolina. [Born ca. 1840 in South Carolina.]
Sources - CSR
Wally, Sam: Enlisted on February 16th, 1865, at Beaufort, South Carolina, for three years' service, at the time of his enlistment he was described as being 25 years of age, was 5 ft. 8 in. tall, of a black complexion, with black eyes, black hair, was employed as a farmer and was illiterate; mustered into service as a Private in Battery G on February 17th, 1865, at Hilton Head, South Carolina; mustered out of service with the battery on August 12th, 1865, at Hilton Head, South Carolina. [Born ca. 1840 in South Carolina.]
Sources - CSR
Wally, Titus: Enlisted on February 16th, 1865, at Beaufort, South Carolina, for three years' service, at the time of his enlistment he was described as being 40 years of age, was 5 ft. 7 in. tall, of a black complexion, with black eyes, black hair, was employed as a farmer and was illiterate; mustered into service as a Private in Battery G on February 17th, 1865, at Hilton Head, South Carolina; deserted on March 13th, 1865, from Beaufort, South Carolina. [Born ca. 1825 in South Carolina.]
Sources - CSR
Washington, William: Enlisted on April 16th, 1864, at Hilton Head, South Carolina, for three years' service, at the time of his enlistment he was described as being 25 years of age, was 5 ft. 7 in. tall, of a black complexion, with black eyes, black hair, was employed as a laborer and was illiterate; mustered into service as a Private in a detachment of the regiment on April 25th, 1864, at Hilton Head, South Carolina; assigned to Battery G on May 24th, 1864; deserted prior to August 19th, 1864, from Hilton Head, South Carolina; surrendered himself on October 2nd, 1864, and was held in confinement at the Provost Guard house at Hilton Head, South Carolina; returned to duty on November 8th, 1864; mustered out of service with the battery on August 12th, 1865, at Hilton Head, South Carolina. [Born ca. 1839 in South Carolina.]
Sources - CSR
Waters, James: Enlisted on February 9th, 1865, at Beaufort, South Carolina, for three years' service, at the time of his enlistment he was described as being 22 years of age, was 5 ft. 10 in. tall, of a black complexion, with black eyes, black hair, was employed as a laborer and was illiterate; mustered into service as a Private in Battery G on February 15th, 1865, at Hilton Head, South Carolina; mustered out of service with the battery on August 12th, 1865, at Hilton Head, South Carolina. [Born ca. 1843 in Georgia.]
Sources - CSR
Weston, Moses: Enlisted on April 23rd, 1864, at Hilton Head, South Carolina, for three years' service, at the time of his enlistment he was described as being 45 years of age, was 5 ft. 2 1/2 in. tall, of a black complexion, with black eyes, black hair, was employed as a laborer and was illiterate; mustered into service as a Private in a detachment of the regiment on April 25th, 1864, at Hilton Head, South Carolina; assigned to Battery G on May 24th, 1864; mustered out of service with the battery on August 12th, 1865, at Hilton Head, South Carolina. [Born ca. 1819 in Georgia.]
Sources - CSR
Whitefield, Nathaniel: Enlisted on April 16th, 1864, at Hilton Head, South Carolina, for three years' service, at the time of his enlistment he was described as being 20 years of age, was 5 ft. 7 in. tall, of a black complexion, with black eyes, black hair, was employed as a cooper and was illiterate; mustered into service as a Private in a detachment of the regiment on April 25th, 1864, at Hilton Head, South Carolina; assigned to Battery G on May 24th, 1864; deserted on September 8th, 1864, from Beaufort, South Carolina. [Born ca. 1844 in Georgia.]
Sources - CSR
Wiley, Abram: Enlisted on April 23rd, 1864, at Hilton Head, South Carolina, for three years' service, at the time of his enlistment he was described as being 35 years of age, was 5 ft. 9 in. tall, of a black complexion, with black eyes, black hair, was employed as an engineer and was illiterate; mustered into service as a Private in a detachment of the regiment on April 25th, 1864, at Hilton Head, South Carolina; assigned to Battery G on May 24th, 1864; mustered out of service with the battery on August 12th, 1865, at Hilton Head, South Carolina. [Born ca. 1829 in Florida.]
Sources - CSR
Williams, Charles: Enlisted on April 29th, 1864, at Hilton Head, South Carolina, for three years' service, at the time of his enlistment he was described as being 29 years of age, was 5 ft. 6 1/2 in. tall, of a black complexion, with black eyes, black hair, was employed as a laborer and was illiterate; mustered into service as a Private in a detachment of the regiment on April 30th, 1864, at Hilton Head, South Carolina; assigned to Battery G on May 24th, 1864; absent, sick in hospital, from April 5th, 1865; mustered out of service with the battery on August 12th, 1865, at Hilton Head, South Carolina. [Born ca. 1835 in South Carolina.]
Sources - CSR
Williams, David: Enlisted on April 16th, 1864, at Hilton Head, South Carolina, for three years' service, at the time of his enlistment he was described as being 30 years of age, was 5 ft. 7 in. tall, of a black complexion, with black eyes, black hair, was employed as a laborer and was illiterate; mustered into service as a Private in a detachment of the regiment on April 25th, 1864, at Hilton Head, South Carolina; assigned to Battery G on May 24th, 1864; absent, sick at the General Hospital in Beaufort, South Carolina, from June 10th, 1864; returned to duty prior to July 1864; mustered out of service with the battery on August 12th, 1865, at Hilton Head, South Carolina. [Born ca. 1834 in South Carolina.]
Sources - CSR
Williams, Harry: Enlisted and was mustered into service as a Private in a detachment of the regiment on April 30th, 1864, at Hilton Head, South Carolina, for three years' service, at the time of his enlistment he was described as being 22 years of age, was 5 ft. 5 1/2 in. tall, of a black complexion, with black eyes, black hair, was employed as a laborer and was illiterate; assigned to Battery G on May 24th, 1864; deserted prior to August 31st, 1864, from Hilton Head, South Carolina. [Born ca. 1842 in South Carolina.]
Sources - CSR
Williams, William: Enlisted on April 22nd, 1864, at Hilton Head, South Carolina, for three years' service, at the time of his enlistment he was described as being 24 years of age, was 5 ft. 7 in. tall, of a black complexion, with black eyes, black hair, was employed as a laborer and was illiterate; mustered into service as a Private in a detachment of the regiment on April 25th, 1864, at Hilton Head, South Carolina; assigned to Battery G on May 24th, 1864; absent, sick at the General Hospital in Beaufort, South Carolina, from June 3rd, 1864; returned to duty in February 1865; mustered out of service with the battery on August 12th, 1865, at Hilton Head, South Carolina. [Born ca. 1840 in Georgia.]
Sources - CSR
Williamson (Williams), Edwin: Enlisted on February 11th, 1865, at Beaufort, South Carolina, for three years' service, at the time of his enlistment he was described as being 35 years of age, was 5 ft. 6 in. tall, of a black complexion, with black eyes, black hair, was employed as a laborer and was illiterate; mustered into service as a Private in Battery G on February 15th, 1865, at Hilton Head, South Carolina; admitted to the Small Pox Hospital at Beaufort, South Carolina, on February 24th, 1865, suffering from typhoid fever; died of disease (typhoid fever) on March 19th, 1865, at the Small Pox Hospital at Beaufort, South Carolina. [Born ca. 1830 in South Carolina; died on March 19th, 1865, at Beaufort, South Carolina; buried at the National Cemetery in Beaufort, Beaufort County, South Carolina.]
Sources - CSR, GS
Enlisted at Hilton Head, but was never mustered into service with the Battery
Morrel, Alonzo: Enlisted on April 28th, 1864, at Hilton Head, South Carolina, for three years' service, at the time of his enlistment he was described as being 20 years of age, was 5 ft. 7 in. tall, of a black complexion, with black eyes, black hair, was employed as a laborer and was illiterate; mustered into service as a Private in a detachment of the regiment on April 30th, 1864, at Hilton Head, South Carolina; no further record – was not taken upon the roll of the regiment. [Born ca. 1844 in South Carolina.]
Sources - CSR
SOURCE KEY
| 1860CEN - 1860 Census | FH - Family History | OBIT - Obituary |
| CSR - Compiled Service Record | GS - Gravesite | PR - Pension Record |
PUBLISHED BOOKS & DOCUMENTS
Page 1723, "A Compendium of the War of the Rebellion." Frederick H. Dyer; The Dyer Publishing Company; Des Moines, Iowa; 1908.
Volume I, "Historical Register and Dictionary of the United States Army, from its organization, September 29, 1789, to March 2, 1903." Francis B. Heitman, Government Printing Office, Washington, D.C., 1903.
Page 167, Part VIII, "Official Army Register of the Volunteer Force of the United Sates Army for the years 1861, '62, '63, '64, '65." Adjutant Generals Office; Government Printing Office; Washington, D.C.; 1867.
DOCUMENTS, PAPERS & NON-PUBLISHED MATERIALS
Compiled military service records of volunteer Union soldiers belonging to the artillery units organized for service with the United States Colored Troops (USCT). National Archives & Records Administration; Washington, D.C.
Pension applications for service in the US Army between 1861 and 1900, grouped according to the units in which the veterans served. (NARA T289) National Archives & Records Administration, Washington, D.C.
PHOTOGRAPHS, IMAGES & ARTIFACTS
United States Army Heritage Education Center. Carlisle, Pennsylvania.
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