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Powell, Nelson – Age 29, Year: 1863 – 47th US Colored Infantry

Nelson Powell – 47th US Colored Infantry

NAID: 55345553   NAID File Unit: 55345551     Microform: M2000

Military Service

Unit: 47th US Colored Infantry

Regiment:  47 infantry

ID: 19408104

Company: B

Year: 1863

Year Enlisted: 1863

Enlisted term years: 3

Enlisted date: May 1, 1863

Enlisted state: Louisiana (La.)

Enlisted county: 

Enlisted town: LAKE PROVIDENCE

Residence

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

County born: Fleming

Town born: 

Occupation: Laborer

Physical Characteristics

Age: 29

Height: 5’ 6“

Complexion: Black

Eye color: Black

Hair color: Black

Record Info

NAID: 55345553

NAID File Unit: 55345551

Microform: M2000

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