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Shaffer, James – Age 29, Year: 1864 – 6th US Colored Heavy Artillery

James Shaffer – 6th US Colored Heavy Artillery

NAID: 38459016   NAID File Unit: 38459014     Microform: M1818

Military Service

Unit: 6th US Colored Heavy Artillery

Regiment:  6 artillery

ID: 19489106

Company: I

Year: 1864

Year Enlisted: 1864

Enlisted term years: 3

Enlisted date: May 10, 1864

Enlisted state: 

Enlisted county: 

Enlisted town: Natchez

Residence

State born: Mississippi (Miss.)

County born: Adams

Town born: 

Occupation: Laborer

Physical Characteristics

Age: 29

Height: 5’ 43/4“

Complexion: Blk

Eye color: Blk

Hair color: Blk

Record Info

NAID: 38459016

NAID File Unit: 38459014

Microform: M1818

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