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Ferby, John – Age 19, Year: 1863 – 39th US Colored Infantry

John Ferby – 39th US Colored Infantry

NAID: 55851443   NAID File Unit: 55851441     Microform: M1993

Military Service

Unit: 39th US Colored Infantry

Regiment:  39 infantry

ID: 19438287

Company: A

Year: 1863

Year Enlisted: 1863

Enlisted term years: 3

Enlisted date: December 30, 1863

Enlisted state: New York (N.Y.)

Enlisted county: 

Enlisted town: Plattsburgh

Residence

State born: New York (N.Y.)

County born: 

Town born: Buckminster

Occupation: Farmer

Physical Characteristics

Age: 19

Height: 5’ 31/2“

Complexion: Black (Blk, Bk or Bl)

Eye color: Black (Blk, Bk or Bl)

Hair color: Black (Blk, Bk or Bl)

Record Info

NAID: 55851443

NAID File Unit: 55851441

Microform: M1993

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