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Ray, William – Age 44, Year: 1864 – 16th US Colored Infantry

William Ray – 16th US Colored Infantry

NAID: 42501773   NAID File Unit: 42501770     Microform: M1822

Military Service

Unit: 16th US Colored Infantry

Regiment:  16 infantry

ID: 19436892

Company: E

Year: 1864

Year Enlisted: 1864

Enlisted term years: 

Enlisted date: September 4, 1864

Enlisted state: Ohio

Enlisted county: 

Enlisted town: Cincinnati

Residence

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

County born: Knox

Town born: 

Occupation: Farmer

Physical Characteristics

Age: 19

Height: 5’ 3“

Complexion: Black

Eye color: Black

Hair color: Black

Record Info

NAID: 42501773

NAID File Unit: 42501770

Microform: M1822

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