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Abernathy, Silot – Age 21, Year: 1863 – 16th US Colored Infantry

Silot Abernathy – 16th US Colored Infantry

NAID: 42481023   NAID File Unit: 42481020     Microform: M1822

Military Service

Unit: 16th US Colored Infantry

Regiment:  16 infantry

ID: 19430981

Company: F

Year: 1863

Year Enlisted: 1863

Enlisted term years: 3

Enlisted date: December 24, 1863

Enlisted state: Tennessee (Tenn.)

Enlisted county: 

Enlisted town: Clarksville

Residence

State born: Tennessee (Tenn.)

County born: Montgomery

Town born: 

Occupation: farmer

Physical Characteristics

Age: 21

Height: 6’ 11/2“

Complexion: copper

Eye color: black

Hair color: black

Record Info

NAID: 42481023

NAID File Unit: 42481020

Microform: M1822

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