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Nelson, Elijah – Age 23, Year: 1865 – 29th US Colored Infantry

Elijah Nelson – 29th US Colored Infantry

NAID: 57091952   NAID File Unit: 57091950     Microform: M1824

Military Service

Unit: 29th US Colored Infantry

Regiment:  29 infantry

ID: 19457285

Company: H

Year: 1865

Year Enlisted: 1865

Enlisted term years: 1

Enlisted date: January 23, 1865

Enlisted state: Illinois (Ill.)

Enlisted county: 

Enlisted town: ALTON

Residence

State born: Illinois (Ill.)

County born: St Clair

Town born: 

Occupation: Brick mason

Physical Characteristics

Age: 23

Height: 5’ 101/2“

Complexion: Blk

Eye color: Blk

Hair color: Blk

Record Info

NAID: 57091952

NAID File Unit: 57091950

Microform: M1824

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