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Horton, James – Age 18, Year: 1864 – 55th US Colored Infantry

James Horton – 55th US Colored Infantry

NAID: 55582365   NAID File Unit: 55582362     Microform: M2000

Military Service

Unit: 55th US Colored Infantry

Regiment:  55 infantry

ID: 19466310

Company: A

Year: 1864

Year Enlisted: 1864

Enlisted term years: 3

Enlisted date: March 1, 1864

Enlisted state: Tennessee (Tenn.)

Enlisted county: 

Enlisted town: MEMPHIS

Residence

State born: Mississippi (Miss.)

County born: 

Town born: COLUMBUS

Occupation: Farmer

Physical Characteristics

Age: 18

Height: 5’ 5“

Complexion: Yellow

Eye color: Blk

Hair color: Blk

Record Info

NAID: 55582365

NAID File Unit: 55582362

Microform: M2000

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