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Graves, Nelson – Age 50, Year: 1864 – 12th US Colored Heavy Artillery

Nelson Graves – 12th US Colored Heavy Artillery

NAID: 38632039   NAID File Unit: 38632036     Microform: M1818

Military Service

Unit: 12th US Colored Heavy Artillery

Regiment:  12 artillery

ID: 19495468

Company: G

Year: 1864

Year Enlisted: 1864

Enlisted term years: 3

Enlisted date: July 13, 1864

Enlisted state: Kentucky (Ky., Ken. or Kent.)

Enlisted county: 

Enlisted town: Lexington

Residence

State born: Kentucky (Ky. Ken. Or Kent.)

County born: Nicholas

Town born: 

Occupation: Laborer

Physical Characteristics

Age: 50

Height: 5’ 5“

Complexion: Black (Blk, Bk or Bl)

Eye color: Black (Blk, Bk or Bl)

Hair color: Black (Blk, Bk or Bl)

Record Info

NAID: 38632039

NAID File Unit: 38632036

Microform: M1818

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