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Murphy, Samuel – Age 21, Year: 1863 – 16th US Colored Infantry

Samuel Murphy – 16th US Colored Infantry

NAID: 42499602   NAID File Unit: 42499599     Microform: M1822

Military Service

Unit: 16th US Colored Infantry

Regiment:  16 infantry

ID: 19436302

Company: A

Year: 1863

Year Enlisted: 1863

Enlisted term years: 3

Enlisted date: November 7, 1863

Enlisted state: Tennessee (Tenn.)

Enlisted county: 

Enlisted town: Clarksville

Residence

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

County born: Hickman

Town born: 

Occupation: farmer

Physical Characteristics

Age: 21

Height: 5’ 5“

Complexion: black

Eye color: black

Hair color: black

Record Info

NAID: 42499602

NAID File Unit: 42499599

Microform: M1822

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