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Matthews, Esaw – Age 20, Year: 1863 – 11th US Colored Heavy Artillery

Esaw Matthews – 11th US Colored Heavy Artillery

NAID: 38593934   NAID File Unit: 38593932     Microform: M1818

Military Service

Unit: 11th US Colored Heavy Artillery

Regiment:  11 artillery

ID: 19493718

Company: C

Year: 1863

Year Enlisted: 1863

Enlisted term years: 3

Enlisted date: September 2, 1863

Enlisted state: Rhode Island (R.I.)

Enlisted county: 

Enlisted town: PROVIDENCE

Residence

State born: Virginia (Va.)

County born: Charlotte

Town born: 

Occupation: Laborer

Physical Characteristics

Age: 20

Height: 5’ 41/2“

Complexion: Drk

Eye color: Drk

Hair color: Drk

Record Info

NAID: 38593934

NAID File Unit: 38593932

Microform: M1818

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