George Edwards‘ Civil War service claim filed with the Adjutant General’s Freedmen’s Branch.
Case of: George Edwards
Late Pvt, Co. E, 52 U.S.C.T.
Residence: at Sycamore place, near Livingston (PO) Miss
Witnesses: Angus Nichols and Jerry Nichols, Abram Phillips and Job Sutherland
Enlisted
When: Summer
Where: Vicksburg Miss
By whom: Capt Magens
Period: 3 years
Description
Where born: Georgia
Age: about 18 years
Occupation: farmer
Eyes: Black
Hair: Black
Complexion: Black
Height: 5 feet 6 inches
Commanding Officer: Lt Whiteside
First Sergeant: Carter Stuart
REMARKS.
Was slave of Robt Love of Madison Co Miss 3 miles from Canton Miss. Joined Co as recruit. Was on daily duty as orderly at Reg H Hdqrs (Adjutants office)
View the original record in the Smithsonian’s Freedmen’s Bureau Digital Collection.