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McDowell, James – Age 40, Year: 1865 – 8th US Colored Infantry, Loc-Mit

James McDowell – 8th US Colored Infantry, Loc-Mit

NAID: 39082271   NAID File Unit: 39082269     Microform: M1821

Military Service

Unit: 8th US Colored Infantry, Loc-Mit

Regiment:  8 infantry

ID: 19407379

Company: A

Year: 1865

Year Enlisted: 1865

Enlisted term years: 3

Enlisted date: January 5, 1865

Enlisted state: Indiana (Ind.)

Enlisted county: 

Enlisted town: Jeffersonville

Residence

State born: Georgia (Ga.)

County born: 

Town born: 

Occupation: Farmer

Physical Characteristics

Age: 40

Height: 5’ 31/2“

Complexion: Black (Blk, Bk or Bl)

Eye color: Black (Blk, Bk or Bl)

Hair color: Black (Blk, Bk or Bl)

Record Info

NAID: 39082271

NAID File Unit: 39082269

Microform: M1821

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