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Black, Ephraim – Age 27, Year: 1863 – 8th US Colored Infantry, Benn-Bro

Ephraim Black – 8th US Colored Infantry, Benn-Bro

NAID: 39068164   NAID File Unit: 39068162     Microform: M1821

Military Service

Unit: 8th US Colored Infantry, Benn-Bro

Regiment:  8 infantry

ID: 19400399

Company: D

Year: 1863

Year Enlisted: 1863

Enlisted term years: 3

Enlisted date: August 15, 1863

Enlisted state: Pennsylvania (Pa. or Penn.)

Enlisted county: 

Enlisted town: Williamsport

Residence

State born: Pennsylvania (Pa. or Penn.)

County born: Lancaster

Town born: 

Occupation: Laborer

Physical Characteristics

Age: 27

Height: 5’ 2“

Complexion: Black (Blk, Bk or Bl)

Eye color: Black (Blk, Bk or Bl)

Hair color: Black (Blk, Bk or Bl)

Record Info

NAID: 39068164

NAID File Unit: 39068162

Microform: M1821

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