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Lilley, Wilson – Age 25, Year: 1865 – 37th US Colored Infantry

Wilson Lilley – 37th US Colored Infantry

NAID: 55794847   NAID File Unit: 55794844     Microform: M1993

Military Service

Unit: 37th US Colored Infantry

Regiment:  37 infantry

ID: 19419178

Company: K

Year: 1865

Year Enlisted: 1865

Enlisted term years: 3

Enlisted date: March 9, 1865

Enlisted state: Virginia (Va.)

Enlisted county: 

Enlisted town: Newport News

Residence

State born: North Carolina (N.C.)

County born: Perquimans

Town born: 

Occupation: Farmer

Physical Characteristics

Age: 25

Height: 5’ 8“

Complexion: Mulatto (Mulat or Mult)

Eye color: Hazel (Hzel)

Hair color: Brown (Bro, Brn, Bn or Br)

Record Info

NAID: 55794847

NAID File Unit: 55794844

Microform: M1993

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