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Ellis, James – Age 35, Year: 1864 – 20th US Colored Infantry

James Ellis – 20th US Colored Infantry

NAID: 45758687   NAID File Unit: 45758685     Microform: M1823

Military Service

Unit: 20th US Colored Infantry

Regiment:  20 infantry

ID: 19403851

Company: D

Year: 1864

Year Enlisted: 1863

Enlisted term years: 3

Enlisted date: December 21, 1863

Enlisted state: New York (N.Y.)

Enlisted county: 

Enlisted town: New York

Residence

State born: New Jersey (N.J.)

County born: Salem

Town born: Salem

Occupation: Laborer

Physical Characteristics

Age: 35

Height: 5’ 10“

Complexion: Black (Blk, Bk or Bl)

Eye color: Black (Blk, Bk or Bl)

Hair color: Black (Blk, Bk or Bl)

Record Info

NAID: 45758687

NAID File Unit: 45758685

Microform: M1823

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