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Major, Nelson – Age 25, Year: 1863 – 49th US Colored Infantry

Nelson Major – 49th US Colored Infantry

NAID: 55399490   NAID File Unit: 55399488     Microform: M2000

Military Service

Unit: 49th US Colored Infantry

Regiment:  49 infantry

ID: 19435052

Company: K

Year: 1863

Year Enlisted:

Enlisted term years: 3

Enlisted date: August 13,

Enlisted state: 

Enlisted county: 

Enlisted town: Natchez

Residence

State born: North Carolina (N.C.)

County born: 

Town born: 

Occupation: Farmer

Physical Characteristics

Age: 25

Height: 5’ 5“

Complexion: Brown (Bro, Brn, Bn or Br)

Eye color: Black (Blk, Bk or Bl)

Hair color: Black (Blk, Bk or Bl)

Record Info

NAID: 55399490

NAID File Unit: 55399488

Microform: M2000

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