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McElvain, Barrow – Age 20, Year: 1865 – 3d US Colored Heavy Artillery

Barrow McElvain – 3d US Colored Heavy Artillery

NAID: 38303926   NAID File Unit: 38303923     Microform: M1818

Military Service

Unit: 3d US Colored Heavy Artillery

Regiment:  3 artillery

ID: 19480773

Company: K

Year: 1865

Year Enlisted: 1865

Enlisted term years: 3

Enlisted date: February 15, 1865

Enlisted state: Tennessee (Tenn.)

Enlisted county: 

Enlisted town: NASHVILLE

Residence

State born: Kentucky (Ky., Ken. or Kent.)

County born: Hardin

Town born: 

Occupation: Barber

Physical Characteristics

Age: 20

Height: 5’ 8“

Complexion: Light

Eye color: Black

Hair color: Black

Record Info

NAID: 38303926

NAID File Unit: 38303923

Microform: M1818

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