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Kelly, Edward – Age 24, Year: 1863 – 47th US Colored Infantry

Edward Kelly – 47th US Colored Infantry

NAID: 55340475   NAID File Unit: 55340472     Microform: M2000

Military Service

Unit: 47th US Colored Infantry

Regiment:  47 infantry

ID: 19405446

Company: B

Year: 1863

Year Enlisted: 1863

Enlisted term years: 3

Enlisted date: May 1, 1863

Enlisted state: Louisiana (La.)

Enlisted county: 

Enlisted town: LAKE PROVIDENCE

Residence

State born: Mississippi (Miss.)

County born: Washington

Town born: 

Occupation: Laborer

Physical Characteristics

Age: 24

Height: 5’ 7“

Complexion: Blk

Eye color: Blk

Hair color: Blk

Record Info

NAID: 55340475

NAID File Unit: 55340472

Microform: M2000

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