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Benson, Samuel – Age 45, Year: 1864 – 29th Connecticut Volunteer Infantry (Colored)

Samuel Benson – 29th Connecticut Volunteer Infantry (Colored)

NAID: 57028106   NAID File Unit: 57028094     Microform: M1824

Military Service

Unit: 29th Connecticut Volunteer Infantry (Colored)

Regiment:  29 infantry volunteer

ID: 19439965

Company: F

Year: 1864

Year Enlisted: 1864

Enlisted term years: 3

Enlisted date: January 12, 1864

Enlisted state: 

Enlisted county: 

Enlisted town: Bridgeport

Residence

State born: New York (N.Y.)

County born: 

Town born: JAMAICA

Occupation: White Wash

Physical Characteristics

Age: 45

Height: 5’ 61/2“

Complexion: dark

Eye color: Black

Hair color: Black

Record Info

NAID: 57028106

NAID File Unit: 57028094

Microform: M1824

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