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Janey, Benjamin – Age 18, Year: 1863 – 1st US Colored Infantry, A-Win

Benjamin Janey – 1st US Colored Infantry, A-Win

NAID: 35828204   NAID File Unit: 35828202     Microform: M1819

Military Service

Unit: 1st US Colored Infantry, A-Win

Regiment:  1 infantry

ID: 19405567

Company: K

Year: 1863

Year Enlisted: 1863

Enlisted term years: 3

Enlisted date: June 30, 1863

Enlisted state: Virginia (Va.)

Enlisted county: [blank]

Enlisted town: Mason's Island

Residence

State born: Maryland (Md.)

County born: [blank]

Town born: Bladensburg

Occupation: Laborer

Physical Characteristics

Age: 18

Height: 5’ 3“

Complexion: Dark Brown

Eye color: black

Hair color: black

Record Info

NAID: 35828204

NAID File Unit: 35828202

Microform: M1819

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