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Hughes, Nelson – Age 22, Year: 1863 – 9th US Colored Infantry, Hen-Jam

Nelson Hughes – 9th US Colored Infantry, Hen-Jam

NAID: 39100630   NAID File Unit: 39100628     Microform: M1821

Military Service

Unit: 9th US Colored Infantry, Hen-Jam

Regiment:  9 infantry

ID: 19417171

Company: H

Year: 1863

Year Enlisted: 1863

Enlisted term years: 3

Enlisted date: November 22, 1863

Enlisted state: Maryland (Md.)

Enlisted county: Somerset

Enlisted town: White Haven

Residence

State born: Maryland (Md.)

County born: Somerset

Town born: 

Occupation: Farmer

Physical Characteristics

Age: 22

Height: 5’ 91/4“

Complexion: Black (Blk, Bk or Bl)

Eye color: Black (Blk, Bk or Bl)

Hair color: Black (Blk, Bk or Bl)

Record Info

NAID: 39100630

NAID File Unit: 39100628

Microform: M1821

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