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Priestly, Charles – Age 42, Year: 1864 – 4th US Colored Heavy Artillery

Charles Priestly – 4th US Colored Heavy Artillery

NAID: 38357824   NAID File Unit: 38357821     Microform: M1818

Military Service

Unit: 4th US Colored Heavy Artillery

Regiment:  4 artillery

ID: 19483613

Company: L

Year: 1864

Year Enlisted: 1864

Enlisted term years: 5

Enlisted date: March 5, 1864

Enlisted state: Kentucky (Ky., Ken. or Kent.)

Enlisted county: 

Enlisted town: Columbus

Residence

State born: Tennessee (Tenn.)

County born: Rutherford

Town born: 

Occupation: Farmer

Physical Characteristics

Age: 42

Height: 5’ 5“

Complexion: Black (Blk, Bk or Bl)

Eye color: Black (Blk, Bk or Bl)

Hair color: Black (Blk, Bk or Bl)

Record Info

NAID: 38357824

NAID File Unit: 38357821

Microform: M1818

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