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Reed, Emsley – Age 26, Year: 1864 – 8th US Colored Heavy Artillery

Emsley Reed – 8th US Colored Heavy Artillery

NAID: 38493664   NAID File Unit: 38493661     Microform: M1818

Military Service

Unit: 8th US Colored Heavy Artillery

Regiment:  8 artillery

ID: 19490916

Company: D

Year: 1864

Year Enlisted: 1864

Enlisted term years: 3

Enlisted date: July 28, 1864

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

Enlisted county: 

Enlisted town: PADUCAH

Residence

State born: North Carolina (N.C.)

County born: Randolph

Town born: 

Occupation: Farmer

Physical Characteristics

Age: 26

Height: 5’ 6“

Complexion: Black

Eye color: Black

Hair color: Black

Record Info

NAID: 38493664

NAID File Unit: 38493661

Microform: M1818

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