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Sewing, John – Age 43, Year: 1863 – 6th US Colored Heavy Artillery

John Sewing – 6th US Colored Heavy Artillery

NAID: 38458948   NAID File Unit: 38458945     Microform: M1818

Military Service

Unit: 6th US Colored Heavy Artillery

Regiment:  6 artillery

ID: 19489099

Company: E

Year: 1863

Year Enlisted: 1863

Enlisted term years: 3

Enlisted date: September 1, 1863

Enlisted state: Mississippi (Miss.)

Enlisted county: 

Enlisted town: Natchez

Residence

State born: Louisiana (La.)

County born: 

Town born: 

Occupation: Farmer

Physical Characteristics

Age: 43

Height: 5’ 7“

Complexion: Dark (Drk or Dk)

Eye color: Dark (Drk or Dk)

Hair color: Gray (Grey or Gry)

Record Info

NAID: 38458948

NAID File Unit: 38458945

Microform: M1818

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