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Barnes, Edwin – Age 22, Year: 1863 – 47th US Colored Infantry

Edwin Barnes – 47th US Colored Infantry

NAID: 55329442   NAID File Unit: 55329439     Microform: M2000

Military Service

Unit: 47th US Colored Infantry

Regiment:  47 infantry

ID: 19400071

Company: B

Year: 1863

Year Enlisted: 1863

Enlisted term years: 3

Enlisted date: May 1, 1863

Enlisted state: Louisiana (La.)

Enlisted county: 

Enlisted town: Lake Providence

Residence

State born: Mississippi (Miss.)

County born: Madison

Town born: 

Occupation: Musician

Physical Characteristics

Age: 22

Height: 5’ 51/2“

Complexion: Black (Blk, Bk or Bl)

Eye color: Black (Blk, Bk or Bl)

Hair color: Black (Blk, Bk or Bl)

Record Info

NAID: 55329442

NAID File Unit: 55329439

Microform: M2000

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