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Merriweather, Charles – Age 36, Year: 1864 – 16th US Colored Infantry

Charles Merriweather – 16th US Colored Infantry

NAID: 42498480   NAID File Unit: 42498477     Microform: M1822

Military Service

Unit: 16th US Colored Infantry

Regiment:  16 infantry

ID: 19436035

Company: G

Year: 1864

Year Enlisted: 1864

Enlisted term years: 3

Enlisted date: January 2, 1864

Enlisted state: Tennessee (Tenn.)

Enlisted county: 

Enlisted town: Clarksville

Residence

State born: Maryland (Md.)

County born: Somerset

Town born: 

Occupation: Farmer

Physical Characteristics

Age: 36

Height: 5’ 7“

Complexion: Black

Eye color: Black

Hair color: Black

Record Info

NAID: 42498480

NAID File Unit: 42498477

Microform: M1822

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