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Shears, James – Age 18, Year: 1864 – 37th US Colored Infantry

James Shears – 37th US Colored Infantry

NAID: 55802565   NAID File Unit: 55802562     Microform: M1993

Military Service

Unit: 37th US Colored Infantry

Regiment:  37 infantry

ID: 19422326

Company: I

Year: 1864

Year Enlisted: 1864

Enlisted term years: 3

Enlisted date: August 22, 1864

Enlisted state: 

Enlisted county: 

Enlisted town: Roanoke Isl.

Residence

State born: North Carolina (N.C.)

County born: Currituck

Town born: 

Occupation: Farmer

Physical Characteristics

Age: 18

Height: 5’ 5“

Complexion: Black

Eye color: Black

Hair color: Black

Record Info

NAID: 55802565

NAID File Unit: 55802562

Microform: M1993

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