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McCowan, Marselis – Age 20, Year: 1863 – 50th US Colored Infantry

Marselis McCowan – 50th US Colored Infantry

NAID: 55442390   NAID File Unit: 55442388     Microform: M2000

Military Service

Unit: 50th US Colored Infantry

Regiment:  50 infantry

ID: 19452880

Company: G

Year: 1863

Year Enlisted: 1863

Enlisted term years: 3

Enlisted date: July 20, 1863

Enlisted state: 

Enlisted county: 

Enlisted town: Natchez

Residence

State born: Louisiana (La.)

County born: Tensas

Town born: 

Occupation: Farmer

Physical Characteristics

Age: 20

Height: 6’ “

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

Eye color: Black (Blk, Bk or Bl)

Hair color: Black (Blk, Bk or Bl)

Record Info

NAID: 55442390

NAID File Unit: 55442388

Microform: M2000

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