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Newton, Nelson – Age 29, Year: 1863 – 1st US Colored Infantry, A-Win

Nelson Newton – 1st US Colored Infantry, A-Win

NAID: 35832554   NAID File Unit: 35832552     Microform: M1819

Military Service

Unit: 1st US Colored Infantry, A-Win

Regiment:  1 infantry

ID: 19407761

Company: C

Year: 1863

Year Enlisted: 1863

Enlisted term years: 3

Enlisted date: July 4, 1863

Enlisted state: Virginia (Va.)

Enlisted county: 

Enlisted town: Masons Island

Residence

State born: Virginia (Va.)

County born: Richmond

Town born: 

Occupation: Laborer

Physical Characteristics

Age: 29

Height: 5’ 103/4“

Complexion: Very Blk long face

Eye color: Blk

Hair color: Blk

Record Info

NAID: 35832554

NAID File Unit: 35832552

Microform: M1819

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