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Benton, James – Age 26, Year: 1863 – 49th US Colored Infantry

James Benton – 49th US Colored Infantry

NAID: 55385350   NAID File Unit: 55385348     Microform: M2000

Military Service

Unit: 49th US Colored Infantry

Regiment:  49 infantry

ID: 19430402

Company: G

Year: 1863

Year Enlisted:

Enlisted term years: 3

Enlisted date: May 25,

Enlisted state: Mississippi (Miss.)

Enlisted county: 

Enlisted town: Grand Gulf

Residence

State born: Mississippi (Miss.)

County born: 

Town born: NATCHEZ

Occupation: Laborer

Physical Characteristics

Age: 26

Height: 5’ 8“

Complexion: Bk

Eye color: Bk

Hair color: Bk

Record Info

NAID: 55385350

NAID File Unit: 55385348

Microform: M2000

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