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Harris, Ritchard – Age 46, Year: 1863 – 49th US Colored Infantry

Ritchard Harris – 49th US Colored Infantry

NAID: 55393870   NAID File Unit: 55393868     Microform: M2000

Military Service

Unit: 49th US Colored Infantry

Regiment:  49 infantry

ID: 19433322

Company: F

Year: 1863

Year Enlisted: 1863

Enlisted term years: 3

Enlisted date: May 5, 1863

Enlisted state: Mississippi (Miss.)

Enlisted county: 

Enlisted town: Jackson

Residence

State born: Mississippi (Miss.)

County born: Jackson

Town born: 

Occupation: Field hand

Physical Characteristics

Age: 46

Height: 5’ 81/2“

Complexion: Black (Blk, Bk or Bl)

Eye color: Black (Blk, Bk or Bl)

Hair color: Black (Blk, Bk or Bl)

Record Info

NAID: 55393870

NAID File Unit: 55393868

Microform: M2000

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