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Overby, Henry – Age 22, Year: 1864 – 17th US Colored Infantry

Henry Overby – 17th US Colored Infantry

NAID: 42529082   NAID File Unit: 42529080     Microform: M1822

Military Service

Unit: 17th US Colored Infantry

Regiment:  17 infantry

ID: 19447030

Company: D

Year: 1864

Year Enlisted: 1864

Enlisted term years: 3

Enlisted date: April 21, 1864

Enlisted state: Tennessee (Tenn.)

Enlisted county: 

Enlisted town: Clarksville

Residence

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

County born: Trigg

Town born: 

Occupation: Farmer

Physical Characteristics

Age: 22

Height: 5’ 9“

Complexion: Black

Eye color: Black

Hair color: Black

Record Info

NAID: 42529082

NAID File Unit: 42529080

Microform: M1822

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