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Finley, Nelson – Age 33, Year: 1864 – 1st US Colored Heavy Artillery

Nelson Finley – 1st US Colored Heavy Artillery

NAID: 38241167   NAID File Unit: 38241165     Microform: M1818

Military Service

Unit: 1st US Colored Heavy Artillery

Regiment:  1 artillery

ID: 19476685

Company: C

Year: 1864

Year Enlisted: 1864

Enlisted term years: 3

Enlisted date: December 17, 1864

Enlisted state: Tennessee (Tenn.)

Enlisted county: 

Enlisted town: Knoxville

Residence

State born: Tennessee (Tenn.)

County born: 

Town born: 

Occupation: Farmer

Physical Characteristics

Age: 33

Height: 5’ 71/2“

Complexion: Light

Eye color: Blk

Hair color: Blk.

Record Info

NAID: 38241167

NAID File Unit: 38241165

Microform: M1818

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