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Searls, Nelson – Age 38, Year: 1863 – 8th US Colored Infantry, Rol-Smi

Nelson Searls – 8th US Colored Infantry, Rol-Smi

NAID: 39083790   NAID File Unit: 39083787     Microform: M1821

Military Service

Unit: 8th US Colored Infantry, Rol-Smi

Regiment:  8 infantry

ID: 19408148

Company: K

Year: 1863

Year Enlisted: 1863

Enlisted term years: 3

Enlisted date: September 24, 1863

Enlisted state: Pennsylvania (Pa. or Penn.)

Enlisted county: 

Enlisted town: Port Clinton

Residence

State born: Pennsylvania (Pa. or Penn.)

County born: 

Town born: 

Occupation: Boatman

Physical Characteristics

Age: 38

Height: 6’ 2“

Complexion: Dark

Eye color: Dark

Hair color: Dark

Record Info

NAID: 39083790

NAID File Unit: 39083787

Microform: M1821

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