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Rathburn, Samuel J – Age 36, Year: 1864 – 26th US Colored Infantry

Samuel J Rathburn – 26th US Colored Infantry

NAID: 56947042   NAID File Unit: 56947040     Microform: M1824

Military Service

Unit: 26th US Colored Infantry

Regiment:  26 infantry

ID: 19408478

Company: D

Year: 1864

Year Enlisted: 1864

Enlisted term years: 3

Enlisted date: January 3, 1864

Enlisted state: New York (N.Y.)

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Residence

State born: Rhode Island (R.I.)

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Occupation: Sailor

Physical Characteristics

Age: 36

Height: 5’ 91/2“

Complexion: blk

Eye color: blk

Hair color: blk

Record Info

NAID: 56947042

NAID File Unit: 56947040

Microform: M1824

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