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Messenger, James – Age 44, Year: 1864 – 48th US colored Infantry

James Messenger – 48th US colored Infantry

NAID: 55370209   NAID File Unit: 55370206     Microform: M2000

Military Service

Unit: 48th US colored Infantry

Regiment:  48 infantry

ID: 19422809

Company: G

Year: 1864

Year Enlisted: 1864

Enlisted term years: 3

Enlisted date: February 28, 1864

Enlisted state: Mississippi (Miss.)

Enlisted county: 

Enlisted town: Vicksburg

Residence

State born: Virginia (Va.)

County born: 

Town born: Linden

Occupation: Farmer

Physical Characteristics

Age: 44

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: 55370209

NAID File Unit: 55370206

Microform: M2000

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