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McGinnis, Elijah – Age 30, Year: 1864 – 20th US Colored Infantry

Elijah McGinnis – 20th US Colored Infantry

NAID: 45769455   NAID File Unit: 45769453     Microform: M1823

Military Service

Unit: 20th US Colored Infantry

Regiment:  20 infantry

ID: 19409343

Company: B

Year: 1864

Year Enlisted:

Enlisted term years: 3

Enlisted date: December 24,

Enlisted state: New York (N.Y.)

Enlisted county: 

Enlisted town: 11th District

Residence

State born: New York (N.Y.)

County born: Orange

Town born: 

Occupation: Laborer

Physical Characteristics

Age: 30

Height: 6’ 1“

Complexion: Black (Blk, Bk or Bl)

Eye color: Black (Blk, Bk or Bl)

Hair color: Black (Blk, Bk or Bl)

Record Info

NAID: 45769455

NAID File Unit: 45769453

Microform: M1823

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