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Higgins, Elijah – Age 28, Year: 1863 – 2d Regiment US Colored Light Artillery – United States Colored Troops: Artillery Organizations

Elijah Higgins – 2d Regiment US Colored Light Artillery - United States Colored Troops: Artillery Organizations

NAID: 22311703   NAID File Unit: 22311699     Microform: M1818

Military Service

Unit: 2d Regiment US Colored Light Artillery - United States Colored Troops: Artillery Organizations

Regiment:  2 artillery

ID: 19474912

Company: C

Year: 1863

Year Enlisted: 1863

Enlisted term years: 3

Enlisted date: October 8, 1863

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Residence

State born: Kentucky (Ky., Ken. or Kent.)

County born: Henry

Town born: 

Occupation: Farmer

Physical Characteristics

Age: 28

Height: 5’ 7“

Complexion: Black

Eye color: Black

Hair color: Black

Record Info

NAID: 22311703

NAID File Unit: 22311699

Microform: M1818

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