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Rider, Spottswood – Age 16, Year: 1864 – 42nd US Colored Infantry

Spottswood Rider – 42nd US Colored Infantry

NAID: 53605142   NAID File Unit: 53605139     Microform: M1994

Military Service

Unit: 42nd US Colored Infantry

Regiment:  42 infantry

ID: 19415091

Company: A

Year: 1864

Year Enlisted: 1864

Enlisted term years: 3

Enlisted date: March 26, 1864

Enlisted state: Tennessee (Tenn.)

Enlisted county: 

Enlisted town: CHATTANOOGA

Residence

State born: Tennessee (Tenn.)

County born: Monroe

Town born: 

Occupation: Farmer

Physical Characteristics

Age: 16

Height: 5’ 6“

Complexion: D. Brown

Eye color: Brown

Hair color: Black

Record Info

NAID: 53605142

NAID File Unit: 53605139

Microform: M1994

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