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Abenthy, Samuel – Age 26, Year: 1864 – 3d US Colored Heavy Artillery

Samuel Abenthy – 3d US Colored Heavy Artillery

NAID: 38271254   NAID File Unit: 38271252     Microform: M1818

Military Service

Unit: 3d US Colored Heavy Artillery

Regiment:  3 artillery

ID: 19478292

Company: A

Year: 1864

Year Enlisted: 1864

Enlisted term years: 1

Enlisted date: October 11, 1864

Enlisted state: Illinois (Ill.)

Enlisted county: 

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Residence

State born: North Carolina (N.C.)

County born: 

Town born: 

Occupation: Laborer

Physical Characteristics

Age: 26

Height: 5’ 61/2“

Complexion: Black (Blk, Bk or Bl)

Eye color: Black (Blk, Bk or Bl)

Hair color: Black (Blk, Bk or Bl)

Record Info

NAID: 38271254

NAID File Unit: 38271252

Microform: M1818

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