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Kelsey, General – Age 22, Year: 1864 – 12th US Colored Heavy Artillery

General Kelsey – 12th US Colored Heavy Artillery

NAID: 38639069   NAID File Unit: 38639066     Microform: M1818

Military Service

Unit: 12th US Colored Heavy Artillery

Regiment:  12 artillery

ID: 19495732

Company: H

Year: 1864

Year Enlisted: 1864

Enlisted term years: 3

Enlisted date: September 8, 1864

Enlisted state: 

Enlisted county: Nelson

Enlisted town: 

Residence

State born: Kentucky (Ky., Ken. or Kent.)

County born: Russell

Town born: 

Occupation: Farmer

Physical Characteristics

Age: 22

Height: 5’ 4“

Complexion: Black

Eye color: black

Hair color: black

Record Info

NAID: 38639069

NAID File Unit: 38639066

Microform: M1818

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