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Purviance, Samuel – Age 41, Year: 1865 – 38th US Colored Infantry

Samuel Purviance – 38th US Colored Infantry

NAID: 55831799   NAID File Unit: 55831796     Microform: M1993

Military Service

Unit: 38th US Colored Infantry

Regiment:  38 infantry

ID: 19432839

Company: D

Year: 1865

Year Enlisted: 1865

Enlisted term years: 3

Enlisted date: February 20, 1865

Enlisted state: Maryland (Md.)

Enlisted county: 

Enlisted town: BALTIMORE

Residence

State born: Maryland (Md.)

County born: 

Town born: BALTIMORE

Occupation: Farmer

Physical Characteristics

Age: 41

Height: 5’ 2“

Complexion: Black

Eye color: Black

Hair color: Black

Record Info

NAID: 55831799

NAID File Unit: 55831796

Microform: M1993

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