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Eskridge, William – Age 39, Year: 1864 – 1st US Colored Heavy Artillery

William Eskridge – 1st US Colored Heavy Artillery

NAID: 38240739   NAID File Unit: 38240735     Microform: M1818

Military Service

Unit: 1st US Colored Heavy Artillery

Regiment:  1 artillery

ID: 19476644

Company: G

Year: 1864

Year Enlisted: 1864

Enlisted term years: 3

Enlisted date: May 24, 1864

Enlisted state: Tennessee (Tenn.)

Enlisted county: 

Enlisted town: Knoxville

Residence

State born: Tennessee (Tenn.)

County born: Roane

Town born: 

Occupation: Farmer

Physical Characteristics

Age: 39

Height: 5’ 5“

Complexion: Black (Blk, Bk or Bl)

Eye color: Black (Blk, Bk or Bl)

Hair color: Black (Blk, Bk or Bl)

Record Info

NAID: 38240739

NAID File Unit: 38240735

Microform: M1818

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