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Merryweather, Eli – Age 35, Year: 1865 – 34th US Colored Infantry

Eli Merryweather – 34th US Colored Infantry

NAID: 46379743   NAID File Unit: 46379741     Microform: M1992

Military Service

Unit: 34th US Colored Infantry

Regiment:  34 infantry

ID: 19441422

Company: E

Year: 1865

Year Enlisted: 1865

Enlisted term years: 3

Enlisted date: January 10, 1865

Enlisted state: South Carolina (S.C.)

Enlisted county: 

Enlisted town: Hilton Head

Residence

State born: Georgia (Ga.)

County born: Jasper

Town born: 

Occupation: Farmer

Physical Characteristics

Age: 35

Height: 5’ 10“

Complexion: Black (Blk, Bk or Bl)

Eye color: Black (Blk, Bk or Bl)

Hair color: Black (Blk, Bk or Bl)

Record Info

NAID: 46379743

NAID File Unit: 46379741

Microform: M1992

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