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Franklin, Samuel – Age 20, Year: 1863 – 48th US Colored Infantry

Samuel Franklin – 48th US Colored Infantry

NAID: 55362245   NAID File Unit: 55362243     Microform: M2000

Military Service

Unit: 48th US Colored Infantry

Regiment:  48 infantry

ID: 19419451

Company: G

Year: 1863

Year Enlisted: 1863

Enlisted term years: 3

Enlisted date: May 1, 1863

Enlisted state: Louisiana (La.)

Enlisted county: 

Enlisted town: Lake Providence

Residence

State born: Virginia (Va.)

County born: Pittsylvania

Town born: 

Occupation: Farmer

Physical Characteristics

Age: 20

Height: 5’ 5“

Complexion: Yellow (Yel or Yello)

Eye color: Black (Blk, Bk or Bl)

Hair color: Black (Blk, Bk or Bl)

Record Info

NAID: 55362245

NAID File Unit: 55362243

Microform: M2000

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