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Ray, Lanson – Age 25, Year: 1864 – 1st US Colored Heavy Artillery

Lanson Ray – 1st US Colored Heavy Artillery

NAID: 38260466   NAID File Unit: 38260463     Microform: M1818

Military Service

Unit: 1st US Colored Heavy Artillery

Regiment:  1 artillery

ID: 19477713

Company: K

Year: 1864

Year Enlisted: 1864

Enlisted term years: 3

Enlisted date: August 5, 1864

Enlisted state: Tennessee (Tenn.)

Enlisted county: 

Enlisted town: Knoxville

Residence

State born: Tennessee (Tenn.)

County born: Ray

Town born: 

Occupation: Farmer

Physical Characteristics

Age: 25

Height: 5’ 8“

Complexion: Black (Blk, Bk or Bl)

Eye color: Black (Blk, Bk or Bl)

Hair color: Black (Blk, Bk or Bl)

Record Info

NAID: 38260466

NAID File Unit: 38260463

Microform: M1818

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