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

Elijah Higgins – 2d Regiment US Colored Light Artillery

NAID: 38736046   NAID File Unit: 38736042     Microform: M1818

Military Service

Unit: 2d Regiment US Colored Light Artillery

Regiment:  2 artillery

ID: 19500570

Company: C

Year: 1863

Year Enlisted: 1863

Enlisted term years: 3

Enlisted date: October 8, 1863

Enlisted state: 

Enlisted county: 

Enlisted town: Black River

Residence

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

County born: Henry

Town born: 

Occupation: Farmer

Physical Characteristics

Age: 28

Height: 5’ 7“

Complexion: Black (Blk, Bk or Bl)

Eye color: Black (Blk, Bk or Bl)

Hair color: Black (Blk, Bk or Bl)

Record Info

NAID: 38736046

NAID File Unit: 38736042

Microform: M1818

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