Joseph Williams
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Joseph Williams (abt. 1842)

Private Joseph Williams
Born about in United Statesmap [uncertain]
Son of [father unknown] and [mother unknown]
[sibling(s) unknown]
[spouse(s) unknown]
[children unknown]
Died [date unknown] in United Statesmap
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Biography

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Joseph Williams is a part of US Black heritage.
Private Joseph Williams served in the United States Civil War.
Enlisted: 4 Apr 1863
Mustered out: 20 Aug 1865
Side: USA
Regiment(s): Company E, 54th Regiment, Massachusetts Infantry (Colored)

Joseph Williams was a farmer in Detroit, Michigan when he enlisted in the Union Army during the American Civil War. He was described as having a light complexion, black eyes, and black hair. During his service he was detailed at Ft Green, Folly Island, South Carolina.[1]

Occupations

  • 1863: Farmer

Residences

  • 1863: Detroit, Michigan (military enlistment)

Military Service

Private in Company E of the 54th Massachusetts Volunteer Infantry, the first regiment in the United States to enlist men of color during the Civil War. Enlisted on 4 April 1863 from Detroit, Michigan. He was about 21 years old, single and working as a farmer when he enlisted. Mustered out 20 August 1865.* Military: "U.S., Civil War Soldier Records and Profiles, 1861-1865", database, Historical Data Systems, Inc.; Duxbury, MA 02331; American Civil War Research Database, (Ancestry Record 1555 #2994593 : accessed 13 January 2023), Name: Joseph Williams [Adam Ament]; Enlistment Age: 21; Birth Date: abt 1842; Enlistment Date: 4 Apr 1863; Enlistment Rank: Private; Muster Date: 23 Apr 1863; Muster Place: Michigan; Muster Company: E; Muster Regiment: 54th Infantry; Muster Regiment Type: Infantry; Muster Information: Enlisted; Muster Out Date: 20 Aug 1865; Muster Out Place: Mount Pleasant, South Carolina; Muster Out Information: Mustered Out; Side of War: Union; Survived War?: Yes; Residence Place: Detroit, Michigan; Occupation: Farmer; Title: Massachusetts Soldiers, Sailors and Marines in the Civil War.

Company Remarks

See also Images.

12 June 1865
Corpl. Lowe, Privs. Thomas, Jackson, Lerey [sic], Davis, Filas [?], Williams, Gibson, Mitchell, Creamer, Burch Return to Duty with Co.

Projects

Sources

  1. Military: "U.S., Colored Troops Military Service Records, 1863-1865", database with images, The National Archives at Washington, D.C.; Washington, D.C.; Compiled Military Service Records of Volunteer Union Soldiers Who Served with the U.S. Colored Troops, 54th Massachusetts Infantry Regiment (Colored); Microfilm Serial: M1898; Microfilm Roll: 18, Ancestry Sharing Link - (Ancestry Record 1107 #92150 : accessed 13 January 2023), Name: Joseph Williams; Birth Location: Detroit, Michigan; Enlistment Date: 4 Apr 1863; Military Date: 1863; Unit: 54th Massachusetts Infantry Regiment (Colored); Branch of Service: Infantry.




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