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Beckwith, James – Age 26, Year: 1864 – 4th US Colored Heavy Artillery

James Beckwith – 4th US Colored Heavy Artillery

NAID: 38336856   NAID File Unit: 38336853     Microform: M1818

Military Service

Unit: 4th US Colored Heavy Artillery

Regiment:  4 artillery

ID: 19482626

Company: M

Year: 1864

Year Enlisted: 1864

Enlisted term years: 

Enlisted date: September 5, 1864

Enlisted state: Kentucky (Ky., Ken. or Kent.)

Enlisted county: 

Enlisted town: Columbus

Residence

State born: Missouri (Mo.)

County born: Mississippi

Town born: 

Occupation: Farmer

Physical Characteristics

Age: 26

Height: 5’ 7“

Complexion: Black (Blk, Bk or Bl)

Eye color: Black (Blk, Bk or Bl)

Hair color: Black (Blk, Bk or Bl)

Record Info

NAID: 38336856

NAID File Unit: 38336853

Microform: M1818

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