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Gaines, James – Age 43, Year: 1864 – 16th US Colored Infantry

James Gaines – 16th US Colored Infantry

NAID: 42489695   NAID File Unit: 42489693     Microform: M1822

Military Service

Unit: 16th US Colored Infantry

Regiment:  16 infantry

ID: 19433779

Company: K

Year: 1864

Year Enlisted: 1864

Enlisted term years: 3

Enlisted date: February 9, 1864

Enlisted state: Tennessee (Tenn.)

Enlisted county: 

Enlisted town: Clarksville

Residence

State born: Virginia (Va.)

County born: Richmond

Town born: 

Occupation: Farmer

Physical Characteristics

Age: 43

Height: 5’ 71/2“

Complexion: Sandy

Eye color: Black (Blk, Bk or Bl)

Hair color: Black (Blk, Bk or Bl)

Record Info

NAID: 42489695

NAID File Unit: 42489693

Microform: M1822

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