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Adams, John Q – Age 20, Year: 1863 – 53rd US Colored Infantry, A-Wh

John Q Adams – 53rd US Colored Infantry, A-Wh

NAID: 55516040   NAID File Unit: 55516038     Microform: M2000

Military Service

Unit: 53rd US Colored Infantry, A-Wh

Regiment:  53 infantry

ID: 19463718

Company: E

Year: 1863

Year Enlisted: 1863

Enlisted term years: 3

Enlisted date: May 7, 1863

Enlisted state: 

Enlisted county: 

Enlisted town: Grand Gulf

Residence

State born: Kentucky (Ky. Ken. Or Kent.)

County born: 

Town born: Lexington

Occupation: Ostler

Physical Characteristics

Age: 26

Height: 5’ 6“

Complexion: Black (Blk, Bk or Bl)

Eye color: Black (Blk, Bk or Bl)

Hair color: Black (Blk, Bk or Bl)

Record Info

NAID: 55516040

NAID File Unit: 55516038

Microform: M2000

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