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Briggs, James – Age 40, Year: 1864 – 16th US Colored Infantry

James Briggs – 16th US Colored Infantry

NAID: 42483616   NAID File Unit: 42483614     Microform: M1822

Military Service

Unit: 16th US Colored Infantry

Regiment:  16 infantry

ID: 19431880

Company: I

Year: 1864

Year Enlisted: 1864

Enlisted term years: 1

Enlisted date: September 19, 1864

Enlisted state: Ohio (O.)

Enlisted county: 

Enlisted town: Lima

Residence

State born: Virginia (Va.)

County born: Rockingham

Town born: 

Occupation: Farmer

Physical Characteristics

Age: 40

Height: 5’ 9“

Complexion: Black (Blk, Bk or Bl)

Eye color: Gray (Grey or Gry)

Hair color: Black (Blk, Bk or Bl)

Record Info

NAID: 42483616

NAID File Unit: 42483614

Microform: M1822

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