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Dewitt, Cornelius – Age 26, Year: 1864 – 26th US Colored Infantry

Cornelius Dewitt – 26th US Colored Infantry

NAID: 56934159   NAID File Unit: 56934157     Microform: M1824

Military Service

Unit: 26th US Colored Infantry

Regiment:  26 infantry

ID: 19402134

Company: I

Year: 1864

Year Enlisted: 1864

Enlisted term years: 3

Enlisted date: January 14, 1864

Enlisted state: New York (N.Y.)

Enlisted county: 

Enlisted town: 19TH DISTRICT

Residence

State born: New York (N.Y.)

County born: Schoharie

Town born: 

Occupation: Laborer

Physical Characteristics

Age: 26

Height: 5’ 7“

Complexion: Black

Eye color: Black

Hair color: Black

Record Info

NAID: 56934159

NAID File Unit: 56934157

Microform: M1824

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