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Hughes, Simon – Age 45, Year: 1863 – 6th US Colored Heavy Artillery

Simon Hughes – 6th US Colored Heavy Artillery

NAID: 38437786   NAID File Unit: 38437784     Microform: M1818

Military Service

Unit: 6th US Colored Heavy Artillery

Regiment:  6 artillery

ID: 19488338

Company: H

Year: 1863

Year Enlisted: 1863

Enlisted term years: 3

Enlisted date: November 1, 1863

Enlisted state: Mississippi (Miss.)

Enlisted county: 

Enlisted town: Natchez

Residence

State born: Maryland (Md.)

County born: 

Town born: White Haven

Occupation: Farmer

Physical Characteristics

Age: 45

Height: 5’ 61/2“

Complexion: Black (Blk, Bk or Bl)

Eye color: Black (Blk, Bk or Bl)

Hair color: Black (Blk, Bk or Bl)

Record Info

NAID: 38437786

NAID File Unit: 38437784

Microform: M1818

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