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Ferren, William – Age 30, Year: 1865 – 42nd US Colored Infantry

William Ferren – 42nd US Colored Infantry

NAID: 53596496   NAID File Unit: 53596493     Microform: M1994

Military Service

Unit: 42nd US Colored Infantry

Regiment:  42 infantry

ID: 19413558

Company: G

Year: 1865

Year Enlisted: 1864

Enlisted term years: 3

Enlisted date: November 20, 1864

Enlisted state: Tennessee (Tenn.)

Enlisted county: 

Enlisted town: Chattanooga

Residence

State born: Alabama (Ala.)

County born: 

Town born: Huntsville

Occupation: Farmer

Physical Characteristics

Age: 30

Height: 5’ 6“

Complexion: Black (Blk, Bk or Bl)

Eye color: Black (Blk, Bk or Bl)

Hair color: Black (Blk, Bk or Bl)

Record Info

NAID: 53596496

NAID File Unit: 53596493

Microform: M1994

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