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Empey, John – Age 27, Year: 1864 – 19th US Colored Infantry

John Empey – 19th US Colored Infantry

NAID: 42601329   NAID File Unit: 42601326     Microform: M1822

Military Service

Unit: 19th US Colored Infantry

Regiment:  19 infantry

ID: 19459806

Company: A

Year: 1864

Year Enlisted: 1864

Enlisted term years: 3

Enlisted date: May 3, 1864

Enlisted state: Maryland (Md.)

Enlisted county: Baltimore City

Enlisted town: 

Residence

State born: Maryland (Md.)

County born: Anne Arundel

Town born: 

Occupation: Farmer

Physical Characteristics

Age: 27

Height: 5’ 51/2“

Complexion: Black (Blk, Bk or Bl)

Eye color: Black (Blk, Bk or Bl)

Hair color: Black (Blk, Bk or Bl)

Record Info

NAID: 42601329

NAID File Unit: 42601326

Microform: M1822

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