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Carson, Ranson – Age 19, Year: 1865 – 1st US Colored Heavy Artillery

Ranson Carson – 1st US Colored Heavy Artillery

NAID: 38235561   NAID File Unit: 38235558     Microform: M1818

Military Service

Unit: 1st US Colored Heavy Artillery

Regiment:  1 artillery

ID: 19476376

Company: K

Year: 1865

Year Enlisted: 1865

Enlisted term years: 3

Enlisted date: April 25, 1865

Enlisted state: 

Enlisted county: 

Enlisted town: Greenville

Residence

State born: Alabama (Ala.)

County born: Talladega

Town born: 

Occupation: Farmer

Physical Characteristics

Age: 19

Height: 5’ 7“

Complexion: Blk

Eye color: Blk

Hair color: Blk

Record Info

NAID: 38235561

NAID File Unit: 38235558

Microform: M1818

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