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Sheldon, Samuel – Age 43, Year: 1864 – 27th US Colored Infantry

Samuel Sheldon – 27th US Colored Infantry

NAID: 56980579   NAID File Unit: 56980577     Microform: M1824

Military Service

Unit: 27th US Colored Infantry

Regiment:  27 infantry

ID: 19419696

Company: K

Year: 1864

Year Enlisted: 1864

Enlisted term years: 3

Enlisted date: August 5, 1864

Enlisted state: Ohio (O.)

Enlisted county: 

Enlisted town: Cleveland

Residence

State born: Alabama (Ala.)

County born: 

Town born: 

Occupation: Farmer

Physical Characteristics

Age: 43

Height: 5’ 9“

Complexion: Yellow (Yel or Yello)

Eye color: Gray (Grey or Gry)

Hair color: Black (Blk, Bk or Bl)

Record Info

NAID: 56980579

NAID File Unit: 56980577

Microform: M1824

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