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Ferguson, Joshua – Age 16, Year: 1863 – 17th US Colored Infantry

Joshua Ferguson – 17th US Colored Infantry

NAID: 42519001   NAID File Unit: 42518999     Microform: M1822

Military Service

Unit: 17th US Colored Infantry

Regiment:  17 infantry

ID: 19444311

Company: K

Year: 1863

Year Enlisted: 1863

Enlisted term years: 3

Enlisted date: November 29, 1863

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Residence

State born: Virginia (Va.)

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Occupation: Farmer

Physical Characteristics

Age: 18

Height: 5’ 5“

Complexion: Dark

Eye color: Black

Hair color: Black

Record Info

NAID: 42519001

NAID File Unit: 42518999

Microform: M1822

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