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Edwards, Solomon – Age 18, Year: 1863 – 4th US Colored Heavy Artillery

Solomon Edwards – 4th US Colored Heavy Artillery

NAID: 38343717   NAID File Unit: 38343714     Microform: M1818

Military Service

Unit: 4th US Colored Heavy Artillery

Regiment:  4 artillery

ID: 19482907

Company: H

Year: 1863

Year Enlisted: 1865

Enlisted term years: 

Enlisted date: August 26, 1865

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Residence

State born: Tennessee (Tenn.)

County born: Weakley

Town born: 

Occupation: Slave

Physical Characteristics

Age: 18

Height: 5’ 6“

Complexion: Yellow (Yel or Yello)

Eye color: Black (Blk, Bk or Bl)

Hair color: Black (Blk, Bk or Bl)

Record Info

NAID: 38343717

NAID File Unit: 38343714

Microform: M1818

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