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Newsome, Elijah – Age 21, Year: 1863 – 36th US Colored Infantry

Elijah Newsome – 36th US Colored Infantry

NAID: 55760812   NAID File Unit: 55760810     Microform: M1993

Military Service

Unit: 36th US Colored Infantry

Regiment:  36 infantry

ID: 19408496

Company: G

Year: 1863

Year Enlisted: 1863

Enlisted term years: 3

Enlisted date: November 15, 1863

Enlisted state: North Carolina (N.C.)

Enlisted county: 

Enlisted town: Washington

Residence

State born: North Carolina (N.C.)

County born: Wilson

Town born: 

Occupation: Farmer

Physical Characteristics

Age: 21

Height: 5’ 2“

Complexion: Black (Blk, Bk or Bl)

Eye color: Black (Blk, Bk or Bl)

Hair color: Black (Blk, Bk or Bl)

Record Info

NAID: 55760812

NAID File Unit: 55760810

Microform: M1993

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