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Dunton, Abel – Age 36, Year: 1864 – 2d Regiment US Colored Light Artillery – United States Colored Troops: Artillery Organizations

Abel Dunton – 2d Regiment US Colored Light Artillery - United States Colored Troops: Artillery Organizations

NAID: 22308961   NAID File Unit: 22308959     Microform: M1818

Military Service

Unit: 2d Regiment US Colored Light Artillery - United States Colored Troops: Artillery Organizations

Regiment:  2 artillery

ID: 19474797

Company: 

Year: 1864

Year Enlisted: 1864

Enlisted term years: 3

Enlisted date: January 17, 1864

Enlisted state: Virginia (Va.)

Enlisted county: 

Enlisted town: Eastville

Residence

State born: Virginia (Va.)

County born: York

Town born: 

Occupation: Laborer

Physical Characteristics

Age: 36

Height: 5’ 6“

Complexion: black

Eye color: black

Hair color: Woolly

Record Info

NAID: 22308961

NAID File Unit: 22308959

Microform: M1818

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