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Ross, Samuel – Age 18, Year: 1864 – 8th US Colored Heavy Artillery

Samuel Ross – 8th US Colored Heavy Artillery

NAID: 38494837   NAID File Unit: 38494835     Microform: M1818

Military Service

Unit: 8th US Colored Heavy Artillery

Regiment:  8 artillery

ID: 19490972

Company: L

Year: 1864

Year Enlisted: 1864

Enlisted term years: 3

Enlisted date: November 22, 1864

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

Enlisted county: 

Enlisted town: PADUCAH

Residence

State born: Arkansas (Ark.)

County born: 

Town born: 

Occupation: Laborer

Physical Characteristics

Age: 18

Height: 5’ 41/2“

Complexion: Yellow

Eye color: Blk

Hair color: Black

Record Info

NAID: 38494837

NAID File Unit: 38494835

Microform: M1818

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