Roll of Union Soldiers & Sailors
| Last Name | First Name | Date of Enlist | Place of Enlistment | Unit | Birthplace | Term of Enlistment | Physical Description | Service Information | Source | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| ATKINS (ADKINS) | Nemo | 16 MAY 1864 | Hampton, VA | 37th U.S. Colored Infantry | Charles City County, VA | 3 years | age 21, height 5'10 1/2", complexion - light, eyes - hazel, hair - light, occupation - farmer | 1. Company H, private. Appointed Corpl. 01 JUL 1864 and Serg. 01 DEC 1865 | 1. Compiled Service Records, U.S. National Archives | |
| ATKINS (ADKINS) | Joseph E. | 16 MAY 1864 | Hampton, VA | 37th U.S. Colored Infantry | Charles City County, VA | 3 years | age 22, height 5'8", complexion - light, eyes - hazel, hair - light, occupation - farmer | 1. Company H, private 2. Dec. 1866 Prov. Guard Beaufort, SC | 1. Compiled Service Records, U.S. National Archives 2. Widow's Pension # 458119 , 297570 (Kate) | Married Kate (Catherine) Bradby, daughter of Alexander and Christianna Bradby. Died 31 JAN 1872. Witnesses testified he went into the service healthy and came home sick. Witnesses included Elias Adkins, Fredinand Wynn and Tazewell Jones. |
| ATKINS (ADKINS) | Ritson | 16 MAY 1864 | Hampton, VA | 37th U.S. Colored Infantry | Charles City County, VA | 3 years | age 23, height 5'5 1/2", complexion - brown, eyes - hazel, hair - light, occupation - farmer | 1. Company H, private 2. Promoted to Corpl. 15 JUN 1866 3. Extra duty as a boatman DEC 1866 | 1. Compiled Service Records, U.S. National Archives | |
| BARNES | James | 21 MAY 1864 | Norfolk, VA | 37th U.S. Colored Infantry | Charles City County, VA | 3 years | age 19, 5'6" tall, complexion dark, eyes dark, hair dark, occupation farmer | 1. Company F 2. Appointed Corp. 01 JUN 1864 3. Mustered out 11 FEB 1867 Raleigh, NC | 1. Compiled Service Records, U.S. National Archives | |
| BLIZZARD | Robert | 21 MAY 1864 | Norfolk, VA | 37th U.S. Colored Infantry | Charles City County, VA | age 18, height 5' 11 1/2", complexion - light, eyes - black, hair - black, occupation - farmer | 1. Company F, private 2. In the battles of Bermuda Hundred, City Point and Fort Fisher. While on duty at Bermuda Hundred contracted consumption and hepatitis. | 1. Compiled Service Records, U.S. National Archives 2. Invalid Pension #78967, 554834 | Pension indicates he was born in Prince George County, a freeborn son of Hamlin and Louvinia. First wife Alinda Hunter. Second wife Dinah Carr. Children - Robert born 16 SEP 1882, Delaware born 10 JUN 1888, Martill born 15 FEB 1891. | |
| BRANCH | Thomas | 22 MAY 1864 | Norfolk, VA | 37th U.S. Colored Infantry | Charles City County, VA | age 25, height 5'7", complexion - dark, eyes - black, hair - black, occupation - farmer | 1. Company F, private | 1. Compiled Service Records, U.S. National Archives 2. Invalid Pension #699252, 927082 | Soldier died 01 DEC 1921. Pension indicates he was born in Surry County, VA. Resident of Surry County at time of application. Wife Phillis Wilson. Children - Charles born 07 APR 1873, Henrietta born 25 DEC 1874. | |
| BROOKS | Jordan | 22 MAY 1864 | Norfolk, VA | 37th U.S. Colored Infantry | Charles City County, VA | 3 years | age 19, height 5'6", complexion - dark, eyes - black, hair - black, occupation - farmer | 1. Company F, private | 1. Compiled Service Records, U.S. National Archives | |
| ANDERSON | James | 26 APR 1865 | Greensville, TN | 40th U.S. Colored Infantry | Charles City County, VA | 3 years | age 21, 5'3", complexion black, eyes black, hair black, occupation farmer | 1. Company S, private | 1. Compiled Service Records, U.S. National Archives. | |
| BEAL | John | 18 OCT 1863 | Camp Hibbey | 52nd U.S. Colored Infantry | Charles City County, VA | 3 years | age 22, 5'4", black complexion, black eyes, black hair, occupation field hand. | 1. Company I, private | 1. Compiled Service Records, U.S. National Archives | |
| BETTERS | William H. | 04 DEC 1863 | Washington | 23rd U.S. Colored Infantry | Charles City County, VA | 3 years | age 26, 5'6 1/2", complexion brown, eyes black, occupation laborer | 1. Company A, private | 1. Compiled Service Records, U.S. National Archives | Drafted, arrested as a deserter, $30 paid by U.S. Govt. for his arrest. Died of pneumonia in hospital at City Point, VA 18 JUL 1864. |
| BATES | William | 18 JUL 1863 | Harrison's Landing | U.S. Navy | Charles City County, VA | 3 years | age 36, complexion Negro, height 5'10" | 1. Rating - 1st Class Boy 2. DEC 31, 1863 to MAR 31, 1864 served on USS Wabash | 1. African American Sailors in the Union Navy NPS data base. | One of the "18", as they called themselves, slaves mostly from Shirley Plantation who enlisted on Union gunboats when they came up the James River. |
| BROWN | Abraham | 18 JUL 1863 | James River | U.S. Navy | Charles City County, VA (assumed) | 3 years | age 31, 5'4", complexion Negro, occupation butcher/laborer | 1. Rating - Landsman 2. Served on USS Memphis and USS Kanawah | 1. African American Sailors in the Union Navy NPS data base. | One of the "18", as they called themselves, slaves mostly from Shirley Plantation who enlisted on Union gunboats when they came up the James River. |
| ANNIS | Julius | 21 APR 1864 | Yorktown, VA | U.S. Navy | Charles City County, VA | 1 year | age 16, height 5'4", complexion - black, occupation - none | 1. Rating - 2nd Class Boy 2. Served on USS Mystic and USS Wyandotte | 1. African Americn Sailors in U.S. Navy - NPS data base | |
| BOWMAN | Cornelius | 01 MAY 1864 | Yorktown, VA | U.S. Navy | Charles City County, VA | 1 year | age 26, height 5'5", complexion - black, occupation - boatman | 1. Rating - Landsman 2. JAN 1, 1863 to MAR 31, 1865 on the USS Mystic 3. No record of service on USS Mystic. Employed on a vessel in employment of Quarter Master Dept. under charter and not US Navy. | 1. African American Sailors in the Union Navy NPS data base. 2. Navy Widow's Originals (Disapproved) #10902 | Lived in Norfolk. Sailor died JUL 1887. Widow Margaret Crawley Bowman. Children - Harriet born 07 MAR 1876, Cornelius born 23 DEC 1878, Westomore born 31 OCT 1882, Noah born 30 JAN 1886. Brothers William Warren and Malachi Warren. |
| BANKS | Bradley | 16 May 1864 | Wilson's Landing, Charles City, VA | 1st U.S. Colored Infantry | Charles City County, VA | 3 years | age 19, height 5'7 1/2", complexion - yellow, eyes - brown, hair - black, occupation - farmer | 1. Company F, private. Single. Deserted while on picket near Petersburg, VA, 30 AUG 1864 | 1. Compiled Service Records, U.S. National Archives | |
| BRAXTON | Jesse | 12 MAY 1864 | Wilson's Landing | 1st U.S. Colored Infantry | Charles City County, VA | age 16, 5'7 1/4", complexion black, eyes black, hair black, occupation farmer | 1. Company B. Private 2. Wounded in action before Richmond 27 OCT 1864 | 1. Compiled Service Records, U.S. National Archives | ||
| BOWMAN | John | 12 JUN 1864 | Wilson's Wharf | 37th U.S. Colored Infantry | Charles City County, VA | 3 years | age 20, height 5'7", complexion - brown, eyes - dark, hair - black, occupation - farmer | 1. Company F, private 2. Alternate Date and Place of Enlistment - 20 JUN 1864, Point of Rocks, VA 3. In the Battle of Petersburg. While marching from Fort Fisher to Wilmington overcome with rheumatism | 1. Compiled Service Records, U.S. National Archives 2. Invalid Pension #732677, 1047054, Widow's Pension #990621 (Sophronia) | Soldier died 03 JUN 1912. Married first Jennie Willis and divorced. Married second Sophronia Cotman. Witnesses included Sandy Harris, James M. Bowman, Sheppard Gaines, James Randall, Peter Carter, R.E.F. Washington, Maggie Jones, and Martha Wallace. |
| ADAMS | Henry | 12 JUN 1864 | Wilson's Landing, VA | 37th U.S. Colored Infantry | Charles City County, VA | 3 years | age 22, 5'7", complexion - black, eyes - black, hair - black, occupation - farmer | 1. Company H, private 2. Mustered out 30 JUN 1864, Bermuda Hundred, VA | 1. Compiled Service Records, U.S. National Archives 2. Widow's Pension 320592, 438852 (Nancy) | Compiled service records list place of birth as Wilson's Wharf and as Sussex County. Widow's Pension Application lists place of birth as Sturgeon Point. Married to Nancy Carter. Died in Petersburg, VA AUG 1876. Widow died 30 NOV 1903. |
| BRADLEY (BRADBY) | Bolen | 16 MAY 1864 | Hampton, VA | 37th U.S. Colored Infantry | Charles City County, VA | 3 years | age 27, height 5'8", complexion - light, eyes - dark, hair - black, occupation - farmer | 1. Company H, private. Died 20 MAR 1865, U.S. Hospital, Fort Monroe, VA of chronic diarrhea | 1. Compiled Service Records, U.S. National Archives | |
| BLACK | Henry | 10 Dec 1863 | Norfolk | 1st U.S. Colored Cavalry | Charles City County, VA | 3 Years | Age: 19, Height 5'8", complexion - dark, eyes - dark, hair - dark, occupation - waiter | 1. Company D, private | 1. Compiled Service Records, U.S. National Archives | |
| CHRISTIAN | Edward | 18 JUL 1863 | Harrison's Landing | U.S. Navy | Not stated | 3 years | age 38, 5'8", complexion Negro | 1. Rating - 1st Class Boy 2. 31 DEC 1863 to 01 JAN 1865 served on USS Wabash. 17 MAR 1865 USS National Guard. 3. Widow's pension application states he served on USS Mahaska, USS Wabash, and USS Ohio. 4. While working at Shirley after the war a wagon turned over on him breaking his leg. Widow Eliza Hulett Christian. 5. Children: Molly (24 JUL 1852), Alice (04 JAN 1860),Lillian (10 JUL 1863), Jacob (06 DEC 1866), Lucy (10 JUN 1868), Edward (20 FEB 1870), Albert (08 SEP 1874). | 1. African American Sailors in the Union Navy NPS data base. 2. Navy Widow's Cert. #17176. | One of the "18" slaves, mostly from Shirley Plantation who enlisted on Union gunboats that had come up the James River. Suffered loss of his left eye (apparently from disease) AUG 1864 while in SC. |
| CHRISTIAN | John | 18 JUL 1863 | James River | U.S. Navy | Not stated | 3 years | age 23, 5'4", complexion Negro, occupation laborer | 1. Rating - Landsman 2. Served on USS Memphis, USS Kuhn, and USS Potomac | 1. African American Sailors in the Union Navy NPS data base. 2. Nanvy Widow's "12140. | One of the "18", as they called themselves, slaves mostly from Shirley Plantation who enlisted on Union gunboats when they came up the James River. Sailor died 03 MAR 1918, son of Thomas and Minerva. Widow Paraty Henderson. |
| COOPER | William | 18 JUL 1863 | James River | U.S. Navy | 3 years | age 50, 5'10" tall, black complexion, occupation laborer | 1. Rating- Landsman 2. One of the "18", as they called themselves, slaves mostly from Shirley Plantation who made their way to Union gunboats when the briefly came up the James River. 3. Served on the USS Memphis and USS Kennebec. | 1. African American Sailors in the Union Navy NPS data base. | ||
| CHARITY | William | JUL 1862 | Charles City, VA | 184th Reg. N.Y. Vol. | Charles City County, VA | 1. Company G 2. Deposition of William Charity in his Southern Claims Commission file states that he enlisted with the 184th N.Y. Volunteers under Capt. James T. Outerson when they were encamped at Harrison's landing and that he served till the end of the war. 3. No record of his service has been located. | 1. Southern Claims Commission #51414 | |||
| BROWN | John D. | 02 SEP 1864 | Harrison, OH | 4th U.S. Colored Infantry | Charles City County, VA | 1 year | age 34, 5'8", complexion black, eyes black, hair black, occupation farmer | 1. Company H 2. Mustered out at expiration of service 05 SEP 1865 | 1. Compiled Service Records, U.S. National Archives | |
| CHRISTIAN | Harry (Henry) | 18 MAY 1864 | Norfolk, VA | 37th U.S. Colored Infantry | Charles City County, VA | 3 years | age 20, 5'5" tall, dark complexion, black eyes, black hair, occupation farmer | 1. Company C, private | 1. Compiled Service Records, U.S. National Archives 2. Invalid Pension # 1176380, 917359, Widow's Pension #840822, 604161 (Laura). | |
| BROWN | Samuel | 18 MAY 1864 | City Point, VA | 37th U.S. Colored Infantry | Charles City County, VA | 3 years | age 27, 5'6" tall, complexion quadroon, eyes hazel, hair brown, occupation farmer | 1. Company G 2. Deserted from Point of Rocks, VA 01 AUG 1864 | 1. Compiled Service Records, U.S. National Archives | |
| BROWN | Jones | 18 MAY 1864 | City Point, VA | 37th U.S. Colored Infantry | Charles City County, VA | 3 years | age 24, 5'7" tall, complexion mulatto, eyes black, hair black, occupation farmer | 1. Deserted from Point of Rocks, VA 01 AUG 1864 | 1. Compiled Service Records, U.S. National Archives | |
| CHRISTIAN | Wilson | 25 MAY 1864 | Wilson's Wharf, VA | 37th U.S. Colored Infantry | Charles City County, VA | age 24, height 5'3", complexion - black, eyes - brown, hair - black, occupation - farmer | 1. Company F 2. Alternate Date and Place of Enlistement - 20 JUN 1864, Point of Rocks, VA | 1. Compiled Service Records, U.S. National Archives | ||
| COLUMBUS | George | 10 APR 1865 | Richmond, VA | 36th U.S. Colored Infantry | Charles City County, VA | 3 years | age 21, 5'3 1/2" tall, complexion black, eyes black, hair black | 1. Company D 2. Mustered out 28 OCT 1866 at Brazos Santiago, TX | 1. Compiled Service Records, U.S. National Archives | |
| COLE | Major | 21 MAY 1864 | Norfolk, VA | 37th U.S. Colored Infantry | Charles City County, VA | 3 years | age 37, 5'9" tall, complexion dark, eyes black, hair black, occupation farmer | 1. Company F 2. Detached service Brig JUN 1864, detached service Brig teamster OCT 1864, detached service QM Dept, detached service guard in town AUG 1865, on duty baker JUN 1866, on duty JUL 1866 cook 3. Mustered out 11 FEB 1867 at Raleigh, NC | 1. Compiled Service Records, U.S. National Archives | |
| BROWN | Robert | 18 JUL 1862 | Vicksburg, VA | U.S. Navy | Charles City County, VA | the war | age 43, height 5'8", complexion - Negro, occupation - slave | 1. Rating 1st Class Boy 2. Served on USS Essex | 1. African Americn Sailors in U.S. Navy - NPS data base | |
| CAMPBELL | Carter | 17 JUN 1862 | Virginia | U.S. Navy | Charles City County, VA | 3 years | age 21, height 5'4", complexion - black, occupation - farmhand | 1. Rating - Contraband 2. 01 JUL 1862 to 31 DEC 1863, served on USS Southfield. 3. Injured when vessell sank and sailor crossed a marsh with bullet in leg. | 1. African American Sailors in the Union Navy NPS data base. 2. Navy Survivor's Orginals (Disapproved) #34464 | Death date 2 May 1895, Arlington National Cemetery. Wife Henrietta Bowie married in District of Columbia. No children. Addresses both in District of Columbia and New York City. |
| CARTER - HULETT | Siah | 19 MAY 1862 | James River | U.S. Navy | Charles City County, VA | 3 years | age 24, height 5'6", complexion - Negro, occupation - carpenter | 1. Rating - 1st Class Boy 2. 07 NOV 1862 on the USS Monitor, 01 JUL 1863 - 0l OCT1864 on the USS Florida, 15 OCT 1864 - o1 JAN 1865 on the USS Wabash 3. According to his pension application he served on USS Florida, USS Belmont, USS Wabash, USS Brandywine, USS Commodore Barney, and the USS Monitor.Survived the sinking of the Monitor. 4. Widow always called herself Mrs. Hulett after Siah's father's name, rather than Mrs. Carter the surname of his master under which he was enlisted. When the sailor died she buried him as Siah Hulett. 5. To receive her pension widow had to prove Siah Hulett was the sailor Siah Carter. | 1. African American Sailors in the Union Navy NPS data base. 2. Navy Survivors' Origianl #4542. | Shirley Plantation slave who rowed out to the Monitor when it was in the James River and enlisted. Moved to Philadelphia. Widow Eliza Tarrer Hulett. Children Nellie born 30 SEP 1880 and Marion born 09 JUL 1878. Died 12 APR 1892. |
| CHRISTIAN | Fleming | 04 DEC 1863 | Norfolk, VA | 1st U.S. Colored Cavalry | Charles City County, VA | 3 years | Age 19, height 5'4", complexion black, eyes black, hair black, occupation butler | 1. Company C 2. Promoted to Corpl. 01 MAY 1865, discharged 04 FEB 1866 at Brazos Santiago, TX 3. Alias Christian Fleming, Fleming Grandison | 1. Compiled Service Records, U.S. National Archives 2. Invalid pension #1006883, widow's pension $537156 (Ellen). | Died 25 NOV 1891 at Teddington. Widow Ellen (Harris). Children Edward F. (04 JUL 1885), Absalam Lenn (13 MAY 1887), Rufus Amos (24 JUL 1890), Joshua (08 AUG 1892). Shot in the mouth at Petersburg and suffered sunstroke. |
| CHRISTIAN | Thomas | 11 DEC 1864 | Norfolk, VA | 1st U.S. Colored Cavalry | Charles City County, VA | age 25, 5'9", black eyes, black hair | 1. Company H. Private 2. AUG to OCT 1865 detailed as a fisherman, NOV 1865 regimental carptenter, mustered out Fort Brazos, Santiago TX 04 FEB 1865. | 1. Compiled Service Records, U.S. National Archives 2. Invalid Pension #1006883, Widow's pension #502824 (Ellen). | Pension indicated soldier was born and raised in New Kent County, VA. Widow Patience. Children - Laura born 01 AUG 1873, Agnes born 10 FEB 1876, Jordan born 18 NOV 1880 and Joseph born 15 MAY 1884. Widow may not have been widow of this soldier. | |
| BROWN | Robert Walker | 19 MAY 1864 | Wilson's Landing | 1st U.S. Colored Infantry | Charles City County, VA | 3 years | age 20, 5'6 1/2", complexion mulatto, eyes black, hair black | 1. Company I, private 2. Mustered out 29 SEP 1865 | 1. Compiled Service Records, U.S. National Archives 2. Invalid Pention # 982005, Widow's Cert. #894869 | Widow Mary A. Brown (Mary Lee Adkins). Minor children John J. Brown (20 MAR 1905), Roosevelt Brown (07 SEP 1908), Sherman H. Brown (12 MAR 1910), Joseph A. Brown (11 NOV 1912), Charles C. Brown (16 FEB 1915). Soldier born 22 MAR 18died 24 OCT 1919. |
| BURTON | John | 22 DEC 1863 | Ft. Monroe | 2nd U.S. Colored Cavalry | Charles City County, VA | 3 years | age 21, 5'8 1/2", complexion dark, eyes black, hair black, | 1. Company B, private 2. Engaged in Action at Suffolk, VA 09 MAR 1864, at Drewry's Bluff 16 MAY 1864, on detached service in Ambulance Train from 06 AUG 1864 to 01 JAN 1865, promoted to Corpl. 01 SEP 1864 | 1. Compiled Service Records, U.S. National Archives | |
| CHRISTIAN | Walter | 03 OCT 1864 | Washington, D.C. | 22nd U.S. Colored Infantry | Charles City County, VA | 1 year | age 20, height - 5'5 1/2", complexion - brown, eyes - black, hair - brown, occupation - laborer | 1. Company H, drafted and accepted on 4th | 1. Compiled Service Records, U.S. National Archives | |
| FREEMAN | John Allen | 12 JUN 1864 | Wilson's Wharf, VA | 37th U.S. Colored Infantry | Charles City County, VA | age 26, height 5' 7 1/2", complexion - dark, eyes - black, hair - black, occupation - farmer | 1. Company F - fifer 2. Alternate Date and Place of Enlistment - 30 JUN 1864, Point of Rocks, VA 3. Discharged 11 FED 1867 | 1. Compiled Service Records, U.S. National Archives 2. Widow's Pension #729644, 574221 (Louisa) | Widow Louisa (Cotman) (died 27 FEB 1931) was a daughter of Joseph and Nancy. Children were John Allen and George Major (twins) and Edmund Thomas. Soldier was freeborn son of Pleasant and Susan, died 14 FEB 1893 in Nansemond County where couple resided. | |
| HALL | James | 21 MAY 1864 | Norfolk, VA | 37th U.S. Colored Infantry | Charles City County, VA | 3 years | age 18, height 5' 4 1/2", complexion - dark, eyes - black, hair - dark, occupation - farmer | 1. Company F 2. DEC 1865 detached service at Post of Fort Hatteras, NC, DEC 1866 detached service at Roanoke Island 3. Mustered out Raleigh, NC 11 FEB 1867 | 1. Compiled Service Records, U.S. National Archives 2. Invalid Pension #1047641, Widow's Pension #566883, 763081 (Harriett Ann). | Soldier died 25 APR 1902. Widow Harriet Ann (Katie) Harrison, daughter of Mack and Katie Harrison. Children Emmet M. (06 SEP 1887), Eva E. (19 MAR 1889), Marie B. (25 JAN 1891), John T. (11 JAN 1908), and Elena (29 AUG 1894). |
| HARRISON | Major Edmund | 21 MAY 1864 | Norfolk, VA | 37th U.S. Colored Infantry | Charles City County, VA | 3 years | age 18, 5'8" tall, complexion dark, eyes black, hair black, occupation farmer | 1. Company F 2. Detached service at Post of Hatteras, NC DEC 1865, detached service at Roanoke Island DEC 1866 3. Mustered out 11 FEB 1867 at Raleigh, NC | 1. Compiled Service Records, U.S. National Archives | |
| HARRIS | Peter | 21 DEC 1863 | Hartford, CT | 29th Connecticut Volunteer Infantry (Colored) | Charles City County, VA | 3 years | age 20, height 5'6", complexion - black, eyes - black, hair - black, occupation - mechanic | 1. Company F | 1. Compiled Service Records, U.S. National Archives | |
| GILCHRIST | William | 18 JUL 1863 | James River | U.S. Navy | not indicated | Negro, 3' tall ?, occupation contraband | 1. Rating 2. One of the "18", as they called themselves, slaves mostly from Shirley Plantation who swam out to Union gunboats when the briefly came up the James River. 3. Served on USS Memphis. | 1. African American Sailors in the Union Navy NPS data base. | ||
| HARRIS | William | 18 JUL 1863 | Harrison's Landing | U.S. Navy | Prince George County | 3 years | age 27, 5'10" tall, complexion Negro | 1. Rating - 1st Class Boy 2. One of the "18", as they called themselves, slaves mostly from Shirley Plantation who made their way to Union gunboats when the briefly came up the James River. Wounded on left leg by shell burst. 3. Served on the USS Wabash | 1. African American Sailors in the Union Navy NPS data base. 2. Nancy Widow's # 17389 | Died 23 DEC 1902. Widow Phoebe Ann (Washington), daughter of James, died 01 MAY 1927. Children Robert (1872), John (1878), Frank (1881), Sarah (1885), Nelson (1887), Mary (1866), Harriett (1870) |
| HARRISON | George | 29 AUG 1863 | Natchez, MS | 6th U.S. Colored Heavy Artillery | Charles City County, VA | 3 years | age 45, complexion black, eyes black, hair black, occupation carpenter | 1. Company H | 1. Compiled Service Records, U.S. National Archives | |
| COOPER | David | 04 MAR 1864 | Yorktown, VA | 37th U.S. Colored Infantry | Charles City County, VA | 3 years | age 23, 5'7 1/2" tall, complexion black, eyes brown, hair black, occupation teamster | 1. Company E 2. Promoted Corpl. 01 SEP 1864, promoted Serg. 01 AUG 1865, promoted !st Serg. 01 NOV 1865, reduced to ranks 03 DEC 1866 3. Mustered out 11 FEB 1867 at Raleigh, NC | 1. Compiled Service Records, U.S. National Archives | |
| HARRIS | Nathaniel | 21 MAY 1864 | Norfolk, VA | 37th U.S. Colored Infantry | Charles City County, VA | 3 years | age 24, 5'4" tall, complexion dark, eyes black, hair black, occupation farmer | 1. Company F 2. Dischared for disability JUL 1864 at Point of Rocks, VA | 1. Compiled Service Records, U.S. National Archives | |
| COOPER | Watson | 21 DEC 1863 | Nedfield, MA | 54th U.S. Massachusetts Infantry | Charles City County, VA | 3 years | age 18, height 5'3", complexion - black, eyes - black, hair - black, occupation - laborer/servant | 1. Company A 2. Mustered out Charleston, SC 20 AUG 1865. | 1. Compiled Service Records, U.S. National Archives 2. Invalid Pension #920316, 1120425, Widow's Pension Widow's #359077, 514109 (Ellen). | Enlistment record lists place of birth as Charles City, but pension indicates he was Born in Henrico County, VA. Parents Olmsted & Fanny. Died 26 APR 1891, Bedford, MA. Widow Ella (Waren) Cooper. Children Arthur (03 JUN 1888), Amelia (06 APR 1881). |
| FOUNTAIN | William H. | 09 JAN 1863 | Hampton Roads, VA | U.S. Navy | Charles City County, VA | 3 years | age 49, height 5'8", complexion - black, occupation - servant | 1. Rating - Landsman 2. Served on USS Roman | 1. African American Sailors in the Union Navy NPS data base. | |
| HAMPTON | Archy | 30 APR 1864 | Yorktown, VA | U.S. Navy | Charles City County, VA | 1 year | age 24, height 6'0", complexion - black, occupation - farmer | 1. Rating - Landsman 2. Served on USS Mystic | 1. African American Sailors in the Union Navy NPS data base. | |
| HARRISON | William | 11 APR 1864 | Yorktown | U.S. Navy | Charles City County, VA | 1 year | age 26, height 5'8", coplexion - black, occupation - farmer | 1. Rating - 1st Class Boy 2. Served on USS Mystic and USS St. Lawrence | 1. African American Sailors in the Union Navy NPS data base. | |
| CROSS | George | 20 DEC 1863 | Norfolk, VA | 2nd U.S. Colored Cavalry | Charles City County, VA | 3 years | age 23, height 5'5", complexion - dark, eyes - dark, hair - dark, occupation - laborer | 1. Company G. Promoted to Corporal 01 NOV 1864. Engaged in action at Drewy's Bluff, 16 MAY 1865 and New Market Heights, 30 SEP 1865. 2. Promoted to Corp. 01 NOV 1864 | 1. Compiled Service Records, U.S. National Archives | |
| DANDWITCH/DANDRIDGE | Robert | 22 DEC 1863 | Fort Monroe, VA | 2nd U.S. Colored Cavalry | Charles City County, VA | 3 years | age 24, height - 5'6 1/2", complexion - dark, eyes - black, hair - black, occupation - laborer | 1. Company B, appointed Corp. 11 JAN 1864, Sergt. 27 APR 1864, engaged in action at Suffolk 9 MAR 1864, at Drewr's Bluff 16 MAY 1864, deserted near Petersburg 29 JUL 1864 | 1. Compiled Service Records, U.S. National Archives | |
| GARDNER | Richard | 25 DEC 1863 | Norfolk, VA | 2nd U.S. Colored Cavalry | Charles City County, VA | 3 years | age 19, height - 6'0", complexion - dark, eyes - dark, hair - dark, occupation - servant | 1. Company G, promoted Corpl. 22 FEB 1864, reduced 12 MAY 1864, engaged in action Drewry's Bluff 16 MAY 1865, New Market Heights 30 SEP 1865, court martialed for mutiny. 2. Discharged 02 MAR 1866 | 1. Compiled Service Records, U.S. National Archives 2. Invalid Pension #1030800, Widow's Pension # 459964, 569871 (Jennie). | Spent 13 years in an asylum, but Invalid Pensiond denied. Died 12 JAN 1893. Widow Jennie Crawley, daughter of Parmelia Crawley and a man known as Thomas Cracker, sought benefits for herself and Birdie/Berta born 02 NOV 1883. |
| HARRIS | Sandy | 24 DEC 1863 | Norfolk, VA, Fort Monroe, VA | 2nd U.S. Colored Cavalry | Charles City County, VA | age 18, 5'10 1/2" tall, yellow complexion, black eyes, black hair, occupation laborer | 1. Company C, promoted to Corp. 01 NOV 1865. 2. Discharged at Brazos Santiago, TX 12 FEB 1866 3. Suffered injury to eye sight from heat and sun in fall of 1865 | 1. Compiled Service Records, U.S. National Archives 2. Invalid Pension Cert. #1048336, Widow's Cert. #938723 | Born 01 MAR 1846, died 22 MAR 1923. Widow Mary Lee (Bowman) Harris, child Alma 03 JUN 1908. | |
| HARRIS | Thomas B. | 24 DEC 1863 | Fort Monroe, VA | 2nd U.S. Colored Cavalry | Charles City County, VA | 3 years | age 24, height 5'8", complexion - yellow, eyes - black, hair - black, occupation - laborer | 1. Company C 2. 31 AUG 1864 detailed to Sharp Shooting Corp. 3. Discharged 12 FEB 1866 at Brazos Santiago, TX | 1. Compiled Service Records, U.S. National Archives 2. Invalid Pension #1033595, 738385, Widow's Pension #571819, 791165 (Martha E.). | Died 22 AUG 1903. Widow Martha E. (Brown). Children Elnora (15 MAR 1876), Lemuel C. (05 NOV 1877), Anna B. (29 DEC 1881), George B. (08 MAR 1884), Mary E. (15 JUL 1886), Basil T. (16 FEB 1889), William H. (13 JUL 1893), Junius (26 SEP 1895). |
| DOUGLASS | Samuel | 14 FEB 1865 | Columbus, OH | 3rd U.S. Colored Heavy Artillery | Charles City County, VA | 1 year | age 22, height 5'6 1/2", complexion dark, eyes black, hair black, occupation farmer | 1. Company G, privater 2. Discharged 17 FEB 1866 Fort Pickering, TN at end of enlistment | 1. Compiled Service Records, U.S. National Archives | |
| DILLARD | Joseph F. | 30 MAY 1864 | Wilson's Wharf, VA | 37th U.S. Colored Infantry | Charles City County, VA | age 25, height 5'9", complexion - black, eyes - black, hair - black, occupation - teamster | 1. Company F. Died 27 JAN 1865 at Point of Rocks of pneumonia | 1. Compiled Service Records, U.S. National Archives | ||
| JONES | James H. | 23 MAY 1864 | Ft. Powhatan, VA | 22nd U.S. Colored Infantry | Charles City County, VA | 3 years | age 22, height 5'6 1/2", complexion - black, eyes - black, hair - black, occupation - laborer | 1. Company H | 1. Compiled Service Records, U.S. National Archives | |
| HURBERT | William | 25 NOV 1863 | Washington, D.C. | 23rd U.S. Colored Infantry | Charles City County, VA | 3 years | age 26, height 5'5", complexion - colored, eyes - hazel, hair - black, occupation - laborer | 1. Company A, drafted, arrested as a deserter, $30 paid by U.S. Govt. for his arrest, engage in action 30 JUL 1864 and all other of the Regt. | 1. Compiled Service Records, U.S. National Archives | |
| HENRY | William | 05 JAN 1864 | White House, VA | 28th U.S. Colored Infantry | Charles City County, VA | 3 years | age 18, height 5'8", complexion - black, eyes - black, hair - black | 1. Company G | 1. Compiled Service Records, U.S. National Archives | |
| JAMES | Douglas | 13 JAN 1864 | Hampton, VA | 37th U.S. Colored Infantry | Charles City County, VA | 3 years | age 20, height 5'5", complexion brown, eyes - brown, hair - black, occupation - farmer | 1. Company D 2. Detached service as a teamster 3. Absent sick wounded SEP 1864 | 1. Compiled Service Records, U.S. National Archives | |
| HOWARD | Thomas J. | 18 JUL 1863 | Harrison's Landing | U.S. Navy | not indicated | 3 years | age 37, 5'11" tall, Negro complexion | 1. Rating - 1st Class Boy 2. One of the "18", as they called themselves, slaves mostly from Shirley Plantation who made their way to Union gunboats when the briefly came up the James River. 3. Served on the USS Wabash. | 1. African American Sailors in the Union Navy NPS data base. | |
| JACKSON | Benjamin | 01 AUG 1862 | Harrison's Landing | U.S. Navy | Virginia | 3 years | age 53, 5'11" tall, complexion black, occupation laborer | 1. Rating 1st Class Boy 2. Served on the USS Tioga, USS Howquah, USS Wm. Badger, and USS Release | 1. Compiled Service Records, U.S. National Archives | |
| JONES | Lee | 18 MAY 1864 | Norfolk, VA | 37th U.S. Colored Infantry | Charles City County, VA/Nottoway, VA | 3 years | age 35, 5'6 1/2" tall, complexion black, eyes black, hair black, occupation farmer | 1. Company H 2. Appointed Copr. 01 JUL 1864 3. Mustered out 11 FEB 1867 Raleigh, NC | 1. Compiled Service Records, U.S. National Archives | |
| JONES | William Henry | 21 MAY 1864 | Norfolk, VA | 37th U.S. Colored Infantry | Charles City County, VA | 3 years | age 28, 5'7" tall, complexion dark, eyes black, hair black, occupation farmer | 1. Company F 2. Deserted 04 JUN 1864 at Wilson's Landing while on picket, taking with him his musket and equipment | 1. Compiled Service Records, U.S. National Archives | |
| HERBERT | Phillip | 16 SEP 1863 | Hampton, VA | 36th U.S. Colored Infantry | Charles City County, VA | 3 years | age 19, complexion black, eyes black, hair black, occupation laborer | 1. Company I 2. Promoted to Principal Musician 01 JAN 1865 3. Mustered out 20 SEP 1866 at Brazos Santiago, TX | 1. Compiled Service Records, U.S. National Archives | |
| HERBERT | James W. | 05 JUL 1863 | Hampton Roads, VA | U.S. Navy | Charles City County, VA | 1 year | age 40, height 5'4", compexion - Negro, occupation - none | 1. Rating - Landsman 2. Served on USS Alabama | 1. Compiled Service Records, U.S. National Archives | |
| HEWLETT | Martin | 18 JUL 1863 | James River | U.S. Navy | Charles City County, VA | 3 years | age 20, height 5'4", complexion - black, occupation - laborer/waiter | 1. Rating - Landsman 2. One of the "18", as they called themselves, slaves mostly from Shirley Plantation who made their way to Union gunboats when the briefly came up the James River. 3. Served on the USS Kennebec and USS Memphis | 1. African American Sailors in the Union Navy NPS data base. 2. Navy Survivor's Orginal #34368 | Born AUG 1845 and died 18 JUL 1910. First wife Mary (Gwynn). Widow Lucy (Jenkins) died 05 DEC 1918. Lived at Bermuda Hundred. Children William (1880) and Augustus (1878). |
| HOLMES | Cornelius | 12 JUN 1862 | Hampton Roads, VA | U.S. Navy | Charles City County, VA | 3 years | age 23, height 5'7", complexion - Negro, occupation - farmer/cook | 1. Rating - 2nd Class Boy 2. Served on USS Brandywine and USS Cherokee | 1. Compiled Service Records, U.S. National Archives 2. Nany Pension #50749, 10149 | Sailor was married according to slave custom to Nelly White by whom he had 5 children. Nelly heard he had died in 1865 on board ship and never saw him after that date. After war sailor married Emma who sought widow's benefits. |
| JONES | Albert K. | 06 JUL 1863 | Hampton Roads, VA | U.S. Navy | Charles City County, VA | 3 years | age 16, height 5'1", complexion - black, occupation - none | 1. Rating - Landsman 2. Served on USS Alabama | 1. Compiled Service Records, U.S. National Archives | |
| JONES | James | 23 JUN 1862 | Boston | U.S. Navy | Charles City County, VA | 3 years | age 25, height 5'6", complexion - Negro, occupation - none listed | 1. Rating Landsman 2. Served on USS Genesee | 1. African American Sailors in the Union Navy NPS data base. | |
| JONES | (James) Herbert | 12 Dec 1863 | Norfolk, VA | 1st U.S. Colored Cavalry | Charles City County, VA | 3 years | Age 19, height 5'6", complexion - black, eyes - black, hair - black, occupation - none listed | 1. Company H | 1. Compiled Service Records, U.S. National Archives 2. Widow's pension # 507022, 715005 (Agnes H.) | Soldier died 24 FEB 1899 at City Point, VA. Father unknown. Mother Nancy Ellis. Widow Agnes (Ruffin). Daughter Agnes H. (4 JUN 1886). |
| HARRISON | Samuel | 16 May 1864 | Wilson's Landing, Charles City, VA | 1st U.S. Colored Infantry | Charles City County, VA | 3 years | age 23, height - not listed, complexion - mulatto, eyes - black, hair - black, occupation - farmer | 1. Company C. Private 2. Single, father and mother living in Charles City County. Deserted 18 Aug at Point of Rocks. | 1. Compiled Service Records, U.S. National Archives 2. Invalid Pension #1047920 | Rejected due to desertion. Brother of William Henry Harrison. |
| HARRISON | William H. | 16 May 1864 | Wilson's Landing, Charles City, VA | 1st U.S. Colored Infantry | Charles City County, VA | 3 years | age 19, height 5'9", mulatto, eyes - black, hair - black, occupation - farmer | 1. Company C. Single, father and mother living in Charles City County. Mustered out 29 SEP 1865. 2. Battles of Wilson's Wharf, Petersburg, Deep Bottom, Fort Fisher, Wilmington. Discharged 29 SEP 1865 at Washington, D.C. 3. Bomb exploded near and caused complete loss of sight for several months in action at Petersburg | 1. Compiled Service Records, U.S. National Archives 2. Invalid Pension # 565551, 783965, Widow's Pension #1079615 (Emma Selden rejected due to remarriage) | Mother Mary Jane, a slave belonging to Henry Hopkins. Father Robin Harrison, slave belonging to Betty Kate Walker. Married three times. No children. |
| HOWARD | James | 10 MAY 1864 | Wilson's Landing | 10th U.S. Colored Infantry | Charles City County, VA | age 18, 5'6" tall, black complexion, black eyes, black hair, occupation farmer | 1. Company G 2. Deserted before Petersburg, VA | 1. Compiled Service Records, U.S. National Archives | ||
| JOHNSTON | Daniel | 18 MAY 1864 | Norfolk, VA | 37th U.S. Colored Infantry | Charles City County, VA | age 23, height 5'6 1/2", complexion - black, eyes - black, hair - black, occupation - farmer | 1. Company H (also listed as Johnson) 2. Mustered out 11 FEB 1867 at Raleigh, NC | 1. Compiled Service Records, U.S. National Archives | ||
| JONES | Silas | 18 MAY 1864 | Norfolk, VA | 37th U.S. Colored Infantry | Charles City County, VA | 3 years | age 35, height 5'6 1/2", complexion - black, eyes - black, hair - black, occupation - farmer | 1. Company H. Died 25 OCT 1864, Point of Rocks Hospital of wounds | 1. Compiled Service Records, U.S. National Archives | |
| LEWIS | William | 21 MAY 1864 | Norfolk, VA | 37th U.S. Colored Infantry | Charles City County, VA | age 18, height 5'7", complexion - dark, eyes - black, hair - black, occupation - farmer | 1. Company F | 1. Compiled Service Records, U.S. National Archives | ||
| MORRIS | John | 18 JUL 1863 | James River | U.S. Navy | 1. Rating - 3rd Class Boy 2. One of the "18", as they called themselves, slaves mostly from Shirley Plantation who made their way out to Union gunboats when the briefly came up the James River. 3. Described as 16 years old, 5'3" tall, fieldhand. Served on the USS Nipsic and USS Mahaska. | 1. African American Sailors in the Union Navy NPS data base. 2. Nanvy Survivor's Original #38232 | Born 12 APR 1848 at Shirley Plantation and died 11 AUG 1920 Philadelphia, PA. Widow Luvenia (Gray). No children | |||
| PRIDE | Philip | 18 JUL 1863 | James River | U.S. Navy | not indicated | 3 years | age 17, 5'7" tall, complexion Negro, occupation laborer | 1. Rating - Landsman 2. One of the "18", as they called themselves, slaves mostly from Shirley Plantation who made their way out to Union gunboats when the briefly came up the James River. 3. Served on the USS Memphis. | 1. African American Sailors in the Union Navy NPS data base. | |
| SAMPSON | Andrew | 18 JUL 1863 | James River | U.S. Navy | not indicated | age 27, 5'6" tall, complexion Negro, occupation farmer | 1. Rating - Landsman 2. One of the "18", as they called themselves, slaves mostly from Shirley Plantation who made their way out to Union gunboats when the briefly came up the James River. 3. Served on the USS Memphis. | 1. African American Sailors in the Union Navy NPS data base. | ||
| QUEEN | Matthias | 11 OCT 1863 | Vicksburg, MS | 3rd U.S. Colored Cavalry | Charles City County, VA | age 38, 5'9 1/2" tall, black complexion, black eyes, black hair, occupation house servant | 1. Company B 2. Died 11 MAR 1864 indebted for clothing $37.54 and for ordinance $8.61. | 1. Compiled Service Records, U.S. National Archives | ||
| LEWIS | Jacob | 25 AUG 1864 | Fort Monroe, VA | 38th U.S. Colored Infantry | Charles City County, VA | 3 years | age 23, 5'9" tall, complexion dark, eyes black, hair black, occupation farmer | 1. Company G, Private 2. Died 07 FEB 1865 at Point of Rocks Hospital of chronic diarrhea | 1. Compiled Service Records, U.S. National Archives | |
| MAJOR | William | 03 AUG 1864 | Norfolk, VA | 38th U.S. Colored Infantry | Charles City County, VA | age 18, height 4'11 3/4", complexion dark, eyes black, hair black | 1. Company H, Private 2. Died 21 OCT 1865 in Hospital Brownsville, TX of dysentery | 1. Compiled Service Records, U.S. National Archives | ||
| KELLY | Samuel | 05 JUL 1862 | James River | U.S. Navy | Charles City County, VA | 3 years | age 20, height 5'6", complexion - not listed, occupation - not listed | 1. Rating - 1st Class Boy 2. Served on USS Sebago | 1. African American Sailors in the Union Navy NPS data base. | |
| LEWIS | Charles | 18 JUL 1863 | James River | U.S. Navy | Charles City County, VA/ Surry County, VA | 3 years | age 30, height 5'6", complexion - black, occupation - farmer/laborer | 1. Rating - Landsman 2. One of the "18", as they called themselves, slaves mostly from Shirley Plantation who made their way out to Union gunboats when the briefly came up the James River. 3. Served on the USS Memphis and USS Kennebec, wounded in the hand by an explosion of a cannon 1864 near Morris Island, SC | 1. African American Sailors in the Union Navy NPS data base. 2. Navy Pension application on behalf of minors #20247 | Sailor died 10 FEB 1907. Born in Surry Co. to Charles and Nancy. First wife Nancy (Bates) died 1874. Second wife Mary (Washington) children Lucy (08 SEP 1894), Rebecca (02 FEB 1896), Charles (04 JUL 1898). Older children Betty, Susy, William and John. |
| LONG | William F. | 05 MAY 1860 | Norfolk, VA | U.S. Navy | Charles City County, VA | 3 years | age 21, height 6'1", complexion - Negro, occupation - none | 1. Rating - Landsman 2. Served on U?SS Dale | 1. African American Sailors in the Union Navy NPS data base. | |
| PAGE | Billy | 30 JAN 1864 | Yorktown, VA | U.S. Navy | Charles City County, VA | 3 years | age 26, height 5'7", complexion - black, occupation - laborer | 1. Rating - Landsman, March 31, 1864 on the USS Mystic | 1. African American Sailors in the Union Navy NPS data base. | |
| MAIN | Gilbert | 06 AUG 1862 | James River | U.S. Navy | Buckland, VA (Charles City County, VA) | not stated | age 14, complexion Negro, height 5', occupation none | 1. Rating 2nd Class Boy 2. Served on the USS Aroostook | 1. African Americn Sailors in U.S. Navy - NPS data base | |
| PITMAN | Henry | 12 Dec 1863 | Fort Monroe, VA | 1st U.S. Colored Cavalry | Charles City County, VA | 3 years | age 19, height 5'6", complexion- black, eyes - black, hair - black, occupation - teamster | 1. Company E 2. NOV 1865 Chief Bugler 1st U.S.C.C. 3. Dischared 04 FEB 1866 Brazos Santiago, TX | 1. Compiled Service Records, U.S. National Archives | |
| SHORTS | Rusher | 14 Dec 1863 | Norfolk, VA | 1st U.S. Colored Cavalry | Charles City County, VA | 3 years | age 39, height 5'7", complexion - black, eyes - black, hair - black | 1. Company H 2. Promoted to Corp. 28 AUG 1864 3. Promoted to Sergt. 01 JAN 1865 | 1. Compiled Service Records, U.S. National Archives | |
| LEWIS | Robert | 19 MAY 1864 | Wilson's Landing | 1st U.S. Colored Infantry | Charles City County, VA | 3 years | age 21, height - 5'5", complexion - dark, eyes - grey, hair - black, occupation - farmer | 1. Company F. Single, mustered out at Roanoke Island, 29 SEP 1865. 2. Wound to knee, 3 JUL 1864, Battle of Petersburg. | 1. Compiled Service Records, U.S. National Archives 2. Invalid Pension Cert. #719789 | Wed at Binns Hall, un-named, no children. Born May 1840, died March or April 1908. |
| SCOTLAND | Samuel | 28 MAY 1864 | Wilson's Creek, Charles City, VA | 1st U.S. Colored Infantry | Charles City County, VA | 3 years | age 22, height 5'5", complexion - black, eyes - brown, hair - black, occupation - farmer | 1. Company D. Single. Post Office address Portsmouth, VA 2. Mustered out 29 SEP 1865 3. Wounded 15 JUN 1864 in left hip in the action before Petersburg. | 1. Compiled Service Records, U.S. National Archives 2. Invalid Pension #568985, 1013856, Widow's Pension #324885 (Mildred) | Widow Mildred (Ellet) married soldeier 15 JUN 1864 at Hampton, VA. Children Allie Atherine (OCT 1870), Mary Emma Elizabeth (NOV 1872) and John Samuel (FEB 1875). Lived in Essex Co., MA. |
| MYLES/MILES | Samuel | 01 FEB 1864 | Fort Monroe, VA | 2nd U.S. Colored Cavalry | Charles City County, VA | 3 years | age 24, height 5'10", complexion - dark, eyes - black, hair - black, occupation - carpenter | 1. Company B, engaged in action at Suffolk, VA 9 MAR 1864, at Drewry's Bluff 16 MAY 1864, died at Point of Rocks, VA 15 OCT 1864 of Anasarca | 1. Compiled Service Records, U.S. National Archives | |
| PRYOR | Samuel | 24 DEC 1863 | Fort Monroe, VA | 2nd U.S. Colored Cavalry | Charles City County, VA | 3 years | age 30, height 6'0", complexion - light, eyes - dark, hair - dark, occupation - sawyer | 1. Company D, appointed Corpl. 01 FEB 1864, died of disease in Regiment Hospital Getty's Station, VA 18 MAR 1864 | 1. Compiled Service Records, U.S. National Archives | |
| MILLER | Abraham | 19 AUG 1864 | Halena, AK | 2nd U.S. Colored Light Artillery | Charles City County, VA | 3 years | age 45, 5'5" tall, complexion black, eyes black, hair black | 1. Company E 2. Not clothed or mustered, Returned by order of Col. Brooks. | 1. Compiled Service Records, U.S. National Archives 2. Not clothed or mustered | |
| McGOWEN | George | 18 NOV 1863 | Fort Pickering, TN | 3rd U.S. Colored Heavy Artillery | Charles City County, VA | 3 years | age 30, height 5'7", complexion black, eyes black, hair black, occupation farmer | 1. Company K | 1. Compiled Service Records, U.S. National Archives | |
| TUCKER | Edward W. | 18 MAY 1864 | Norfolk, VA | 37th U.S. Colored Infantry | Charles City County, VA | age 23, height 5' 9 1/2", complexion - light, eyes - black, hair - black, occupation - servant | 1. Company F 2. Promoted Corpl. 01 MAY 1865, promoted to Sergt. 01 JUL 1865 3. Detached service at Roanoke Island with Capt. Goslin Freedman's Bureau MAY - DEC 1866 | 1. Compiled Service Records, U.S. National Archives | ||
| THOMAS | John J. | 31 MAY 1864 | Norfolk, VA | 37th U.S. Colored Infantry | Charles City County, VA | age 24, height 6', complexion - light, eyes - brown, hair - black, occupation - farmer | 1. Company H. Appointed Corpl. 01 JUL 1864 2. Appointed Sergt. 06 JUN 1864 | 1. Compiled Service Records, U.S. National Archives 2. Minor's Pension application #487800, 664334 (Levi) Widow's Pension #665447 (Anna M. Binford). | Died 29 JAN 1885 from festering leg wound caused by explosion of a bombshell. 1st wife Elizabeth (Dixon)(died 12 SEP 1878) mother of Mary A. (22 APR 1874) and Susan H. (17 APR 1877). 2nd wife Anna M. (Jones) Benford mother of Levi (21 JAN 1885). | |
| WILLIAMS | Aleck | 11 MAR 1864 | Yorktown, VA | 37th U.S. Colored Infantry | Charles City County, VA | age 17, height 5'4", complexion - black, eyes - brown, hair - black, occupation - farmer | 1. Company E 2. JAN 1865 remained at Chaffin's Farm for want of proper clothing, SEP 1865 detached service Wilmington, NC, OCT 1866 guard on quarantine vessel Charleston Harbor, SC 3. Mustered out 11 FEB 1867 Raleigh, NC | 1. Compiled Service Records, U.S. National Archives | ||
| WATKINS | Johnson | 18 JUL 1863 | James River | U.S. Navy | not indicated | 3 years | age 24, 5'6" tall, complexion Negro, occupation laborer/cooper | 1. Rating - Landsman 2. One of the "18", as they called themselves, slaves mostly from Shirley Plantation who made their way out to Union gunboats when the briefly came up the James River. 3. Served on USS Memphis. | 1. African American Sailors in the Union Navy NPS data base. | |
| WASHINGTON | Henry | 18 JUL 1863 | Harrison's Landing | U.S. Navy | not indicated | 3 years | age 15, 4'9" tall, complexion Negro, occupation fieldhand | 1. Rating - Landsman 2. One of the "18", as they called themselves, slaves mostly from Shirley Plantation who made their way out to Union gunboats when the briefly came up the James River. 3. Served on the USS Nipsic, USS Wabash and USS Mahaska. | 1. African American Sailors in the Union Navy NPS data base. | |
| WARE | Henry | 29 AUG 1863 | Natchez, MS | 6th Heavy Artillery | Charles City County, VA | 3 years | age 40, 5'4" tall, complexion black, eyes black, hair black, occupation farmer | 1. Company F | 1. Compiled Service Records, U.S. National Archives | |
| SPREWELL | Harvey | 13 JUL 1864 | Covington | 117 U.S. Colored Infantry | North Carolina (moved to Charles City) | 3 years | age 31, 5'7", complexion black, eyes black, hair black, occupation farmer. | 1. Company A, mustered out 10 AUG 1867 Brownsville, TX | 1. Widow's Pension # 375877 | Widow Matilda (Coleman) born Gloucester, VA married soldier 04 JUL 1869 Richmond, VA. Children Philip (13 MAY 1871)Tom Henry (11 APR 1877), Dottridge (08 FEB 1880), Caroline (08 MAR 1882), Margaret Ann (31 JUL 1886). Soldier died 02 SEP 1886. |
| WALKER | Robert | 15 APR 1864 | "Ben Morgan"/Norfolk | U.S. Navy | Sturgess Point, VA (Charles City County) | 2 years | age 16, 5'4" tall, complexion black, occupation laborer | 1. Rating - 2nd Class Boy 2. Served on USS Ben Morgan | 1. African American Sailors in the Union Navy NPS data base. | |
| WASHINGTON | Henry | 18 JUL 1863 | City Point, VA | US Navy | Charles City County, VA | 1. Rating - seaman 2. Served on USS Dinsmore, USS Shark, USS Wabash and USS Ohio | 1. not listed in African American Sailors in the Union Navy NPS data base. 2. Navy Survivor's Original #16687. | One of the "18." Married wife Nancy (Christian) in 1858 at Shirley. Children Quetta (1853), Annie (1855), Henry (1863), Luvenia (1866), Virginia Dare (1868) and Elinor (1873). | ||
| TAYLOR | James | 29 SEP 1864 | Newport News, VA | 38th U.S. Colored Infantry | Charles City County, VA | 3 years | age 28, 5'6" tall, complexion dark, eyes black, hair black, occupation laborer | 1. Company B 2. Mustered out 25 JAN 1867 Inidanola, TX | 1. Compiled Service Records, U.S. National Archives | |
| TABB | William | 01 AUG 1862 | Harrison's Landing | U.S. Navy | Virginia | 3 years | age 45, complexion Negro, occupation none | 1. Rating - 1st Class Boy 2. Served on USS Tioga and USS San Jacinto | 1. African Americn Sailors in U.S. Navy - NPS data base | |
| WEAVER | James | 13 JUL 1863 | Hampton Roads, VA | U.S. Navy | Charles City County, VA | 3 years | age 18, height 5'7", complexion - Negro, occupation - laborer | 1. Rating - Landsman 2. One of the "18", as they called themselves, slaves mostly from Shirley Plantation who made their way out to Union gunboats when the briefly came up the James River. 3. Served on USS Henry Brinker and USS Nansemond | 1. African American Sailors in the Union Navy NPS data base. 2. Navy Pension Application for a minor (Solomon) #12127 | Denied because minor over age. Application does not appear to relate to his sailor. Sailor mentioned in the application was discharged 14 JUL 1863 for disease and low intellect. |
| TAYLOR | Thomas | 11 DEC 1863 | Norfolk, VA | 1st U.S. Colored Cavalry | Charles City County, VA | 3 years | age 32, height 5'2", complexion - black, eyes - black, hair - black, occupation - none listed | 1. Company H. | 1. Compiled Service Records, U.S. National Archives 2. Invalid pension #1016617, 756453, Widow's Pension #738103, 970278 (Clara). | Born 15 JUN 1831 and died 25 JUN 1911, King William Co., Va. 1st wife Strawberry Bree died 03 JAN 1873, mother of Rebecca (03 FEB 1871). 2nd wife Clara (Fox) mother of Georgie (06 JUL 1886). |
| WASHINGTON | Cornelius | 8 DEC 1863 | Norfolk, VA | 1st U.S. Colored Cavalry | Charles City County, VA | 3 years | age 33, height - 5'7", complexion - dark, eyes - dark, hair - dark, occupation - cook | 1. Company J - enlisted as a cookl 2. Mustered out 04 FEB 1866 at Brazos Santiago, TX | 1. Compiled Service Records, U.S. National Archives | |
| WATKINS | Robert A. | 16 MAY 1864 | Wilson's Landing | 1st U.S. Colored Infantry | Charles City County, VA | 3 years | age 19, 5'8 1/2" tall, complexion dark mulatto, eyes black, hair black, occupation farmer | 1. Company C - Not mustered into the service - detailed as a hospital nurse 2. Promoted to Corp. 01 SEP 1865 | 1. Compiled Service Records, U.S. National Archives 2. Invalid #1106702, 1158142, Widow's Pension #1110213, 858487 ( Ida A.). | |
| WILLIAMS | Albert | 16 MAY 1864 | Wilson's Landing, Charles City, VA | 1st U.S. Colored Infantry | Charles City County, VA | 3 years | age 22, height 5'8", complexion yellow, eyes - grey, occupation - farmer | 1. Company F. Deserted 20 OCT 1864, Deep Bottom, VA. Married. | 1. Compiled Service Records, U.S. National Archives | |
| WILLIAMS | Oliver | 16 MAY 1864 | Wilson's Landing, Charles City, VA | 1st U.S. Colored Infantry | Charles City County, VA | 3 years. | age 20, height 5'10", complexion - black, eyes - grey, hair - black, occupation - farmer | 1. Company F. Single. Deserted. He was returned to duty from U.S. Gen. Hospital, Portsmouth, VA, 2 SEP 1864. | 1. Compiled Service Records, U.S. National Archives | |
| SMITH | William J. | 08 MAY 1864 | Fort Powhatan | 10th U.S. Colored Infantry | Charles City County, VA | 3 years | age 21, height 5'8", complexion - black, eyes - black, hair - black, occupation - farmer | 1. Company D | 1. Compiled Service Records, U.S. National Archives | |
| SMITH | Harmon | 03 AUG 1864 | Fort Powhatan | 10th U.S. Colored Infantry | Charles City County, VA | age 19, height 5'10", complexion - dark, eyes - black, hair - black, occupation - farmer | 1. Company J 2. Deserted 27 JUL 1864? | 1. Compiled Service Records, U.S. National Archives | ||
| YOUNG | Charles | 20 JAN 1865 | Norfolk, VA | 37th U.S. Colored Infantry | Charles City County, VA | age 18, height 5'2", complexion - black, eyes - black, hair - black, occupation - farmer | 1. Company K. Died at post hospital, Wilmington, NC, 11 NOV 1865 of typhoid fever/ chronic diarrhea | 1. Compiled Service Records, U.S. National Archives |