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Edwards, Abraham – Age 23, Year: 1864 – 31st US Colored Infantry

Abraham Edwards – 31st US Colored Infantry

NAID: 46276099   NAID File Unit: 46276097     Microform: M1992

Military Service

Unit: 31st US Colored Infantry

Regiment:  31 infantry

ID: 19403703

Company: D

Year: 1864

Year Enlisted: 1864

Enlisted term years: 3

Enlisted date: January 29, 1864

Enlisted state: New York (N.Y.)

Enlisted county: 

Enlisted town: New Haven

Residence

State born: Mississippi (Miss.)

County born: Lawrence

Town born: 

Occupation: Waiter

Physical Characteristics

Age: 23

Height: 5’ 3“

Complexion: Black (Blk, Bk or Bl)

Eye color: Black (Blk, Bk or Bl)

Hair color: Black (Blk, Bk or Bl)

Record Info

NAID: 46276099

NAID File Unit: 46276097

Microform: M1992

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