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Essex, Wilson – Age 21, Year: 1864 – 29th Connecticut Volunteer Infantry (Colored)

Wilson Essex – 29th Connecticut Volunteer Infantry (Colored)

NAID: 57044114   NAID File Unit: 57044111     Microform: M1824

Military Service

Unit: 29th Connecticut Volunteer Infantry (Colored)

Regiment:  29 infantry volunteer

ID: 19442207

Company: B

Year: 1864

Year Enlisted: 1863

Enlisted term years: 3

Enlisted date: November 24, 1863

Enlisted state: 

Enlisted county: 

Enlisted town: Stamford

Residence

State born: Virginia (Va.)

County born: 

Town born: 

Occupation: Laborer

Physical Characteristics

Age: 21

Height: 5’ 11“

Complexion: blk

Eye color: blk

Hair color: blk

Record Info

NAID: 57044114

NAID File Unit: 57044111

Microform: M1824

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