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McConnell, Benjamin – Age 43, Year: 1863 – 6th US Colored Heavy Artillery

Benjamin McConnell – 6th US Colored Heavy Artillery

NAID: 38451054   NAID File Unit: 38451052     Microform: M1818

Military Service

Unit: 6th US Colored Heavy Artillery

Regiment:  6 artillery

ID: 19488650

Company: G

Year: 1863

Year Enlisted: 1863

Enlisted term years: 3

Enlisted date: September 20, 1863

Enlisted state: Mississippi (Miss.)

Enlisted county: 

Enlisted town: Natchez

Residence

State born: Kentucky (Ky. Ken. Or Kent.)

County born: Henry

Town born: 

Occupation: Farmer

Physical Characteristics

Age: 43

Height: 5’ 51/2“

Complexion: Black (Blk, Bk or Bl)

Eye color: Black (Blk, Bk or Bl)

Hair color: Black (Blk, Bk or Bl)

Record Info

NAID: 38451054

NAID File Unit: 38451052

Microform: M1818

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