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Edwards, John – Age 45, Year: 1863 – 6th US Colored Heavy Artillery

John Edwards – 6th US Colored Heavy Artillery

NAID: 38430578   NAID File Unit: 38430576     Microform: M1818

Military Service

Unit: 6th US Colored Heavy Artillery

Regiment:  6 artillery

ID: 19487902

Company: H

Year: 1863

Year Enlisted: 1863

Enlisted term years: 3

Enlisted date: November 1, 1863

Enlisted state: Mississippi (Miss.)

Enlisted county: 

Enlisted town: NATCHEZ

Residence

State born: Kentucky (Ky., Ken. or Kent.)

County born: 

Town born: GREENSBURG

Occupation: Farmer

Physical Characteristics

Age: 45

Height: 5’ 71/2“

Complexion: Blk

Eye color: Blk

Hair color: Blk

Record Info

NAID: 38430578

NAID File Unit: 38430576

Microform: M1818

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